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UCSB  LIBRARY 


JESSE  W.  MARSHALL, 

,  N.  Y. 


SELECT  PSALMS 


ARRANGED   FOR   THE   USE   OF  THE 
METHODIST  EPISCOPAL  CHURCH 

BY  JOHN  WESLEY 


WITH   OTHER  SELECTIONS    AND   THE    ORDER    FOR 

THE  SACRAMENTS  AND  OCCASIONAL 

SERVICES  OF  THE  CHURCH 


EDITED   BY 

CHARLES  S.  HARROWER,  DJX 


NEW  YORK:   EATON  &   MAINS 
CINCINNATI  :  JENNINGS  &  PYE 


Copyright,  1891,  by 

dfc 
NEW  YORK. 


TABLE  OF  CONTENTS. 


PAGE 

THE  PREFACE i 

THE  EPISCOPAL  NOTE 3 

TABLE  SHOWING  THE  DAYS  ON  WHICH  EASTER  WILL  FALL 

TILL   IQ44 5 

PROPER  PSALMS  ON  CERTAIN  DAYS 5 

PROPER  LESSONS  FOR  PARTICULAR  DAYS 5 

THE  ORDER  OF  PUBLIC  WORSHIP  ESTABLISHED  BY  THE  GEN- 
ERAL CONFERENCE  OF  1896 6 

SELECT  PSALMS  IN  REGULAR  ORDER  FOR  EVERY  DAY  OF 

THE  MONTH , 7 

SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS  AND  OTHER  SCRIPTURES  TO  BE  READ 

AT  THE  DISCRETION  OF  THE  MINISTER  INSTEAD  OF  THE 

PSALMS  FOR  THE  DAY 138 

THE  TEN  COMMANDMENTS  AND  RESPONSES  FROM  WESLEY'S 

LITURGY,  WITH  THE  SUMMARY  OF  THE  LAW 206 

THE  ORDER  FOR  THE  ADMINISTRATION  OF  THE  LORD'S 

SUPPER 209 

THE  MINISTRATION  OF  BAPTISM  OF  INFANTS 218 

THE  MINISTRATION  OF  BAPTISM  OF  THOSE  OF  RIPER  YEARS..  222 
THE  CATECHISM  APPOINTED  TO  BE  LEARNED  BY  BAPTIZED 

CHILDREN 226 

THE  FORM  FOR  RECEIVING  PERSONS  INTO  THE  CHURCH  AS 

PROBATIONERS 240 

THE  FORM  FOR  RECEIVING  PERSONS  INTO  THE  CHURCH  AFTER 

PROBATION 241 

THE  FORM  OF  SOLEMNIZATION  OF  MATRIMONY 245 

THE  FORM  FOR  THE  BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD 249 

THE  ARTICLES  OF  RELIGION 255 

THE  GENERAL  RULES  OF  THE  METHODIST  SOCIETIES 262 

THE  APOSTLES'  AND  NICENE  CREEDS. 265 

PRAYERS  AND  COLLECTS,  MAINLY  FROM  THE  SUNDAY  SERVICE.  266 

TE  DEUM,  BENEDICTUS,  MAGNIFICAT 275 

OUTLINES  OF  MORNING  AND  EVENING  PRAYER  AND  OF  THE 

COMMUNION  SERVICE  OF  1784 280 

WESLEY'S  TABLE  OF  PROPER  LESSONS  ON  SUNDAYS  THROUGH- 

OUT  THE  YEAR 283 


CONTENTS. 


CONTENTS  OF  THE  NUMBERED  SELECTIONS  TO  BE  READ  AT  DIS- 
CRETION  INSTEAD  OF  THE   PSALMS    FOR  THE  DAY: 

FACE 

Psalms  i,  gi 138 

Psalms  19  and  119,  v.  97 140 

Psalms  23,  65,  107,  v.  31 142 

Psalms  32,  130,  121 145 

Psalms  51,  42 147 

Psalms  66,  107,  v.  21 150 

Psalms  72,  96 152 

Psalm  80 154 

Psalms  81,  82 156 

Psalms  84,  122 158 

Psalms  85,  93,  97 159 

Psalms  148,  149,  150 162 

Job  28 163 

From  Proverbs  3,  4 165 

Proverbs  8 168 

From  Isaiah  n,  42 170 

From  Isaiah  35,  40 172 

Isaiah  52 175 

Isaiah  53 177 

Isaiah  55 178 

Isaiah  60 180 

From  St.  Matthew  5 182 

From  St.  John  14 184 

From  Romans  8,  Revelation  7 187 

From  St.  John  15,  I  Corinthians  13 189 

From  I  John  3,  2  Corinthians  4,  Revela- 
tion 21 192 

Revelation  22 194 

Children's  Service 197 

The  Sabbath 199 

Temperance 203 

Ten  Commandments  and  Responses 206 


FIRST, 

SECOND, 

THIRD, 

FOURTH, 

FIFTH, 

SIXTH, 

SEVENTH, 

EIGHTH, 

NINTH, 

TENTH, 

ELEVENTH, 

TWELFTH, 

THIRTEENTH, 

FOURTEENTH, 

FIFTEENTH, 

SIXTEENTH, 

SEVENTEENTH, 

EIGHTEENTH, 

NINETEENTH, 

TWENTIETH, 

TWENTY-FIRST, 

TWENTY-SECOND, 

TWENTY-THIRD, 

TWENTY-FOURTH, 

TWENTY-FIFTH, 

TWENTY-SIXTH, 

TWENTY-SEVENTH, 

TWENTY-EIGHTH, 

TWENTY-NINTH, 

THIRTIETH, 

THIRTY-FIRST, 


PREFACE. 


'THE  SELECT  PSALMS  constitute  what  may  be 
called  the  Shortened  Psalter  in  Mr.  Wesley's  SUNDAY 
SERVICE,  published  in  1784.  It  is  a  skillful  abbreviation 
of  the  Psalms  of  David,  as  used  for  congregational  read- 
ing by  the  Church  of  England.  No  Psalm  is  robbed  of 
its  identity  ;  and  yet  whole  Psalms  and  parts  of  others  are 
freely  omitted  to  secure  a  more  perfect  aid  to  Christian 
Worship. 

The  present  edition  is  in  response  to  a  demand  for  the 
work,  which  has  become  quite  decided  since  the  merits 
of  Mr.  Wesley's  arrangement  have  been  more  clearly  re- 
called. In  preparing  it,  the  substitution  of  King  James's 
Version  for  that  of  the  English  Prayer-Book  was  consid- 
ered imperative.  Notwithstanding  this  change  of  version, 
the  marks  of  Mr.  Wesley's  rare  judgment  are  effectually 
preserved.  The  Psalms  are  divided  into  Morning  and 
Evening  Lessons  for  every  day  in  the  Month  ;  those  for 
the  thirtieth  day  being  also  appointed  for  use  when 
service  falls  on  the  thirty-first.  The  Minister  has,  there- 
fore, only  to  remember  the  Day  of  the  Month,  and  suit- 
able Lessons  for  this  part  of  the  service  are  always  at 
hand. 

Following  the  PSALMS  for  Morning  and  Evening,  will 


2  PREFACE. 

be  found  thirty  additional  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS  AND 
OTHER  SCRIPTURES,  including  certain  valued  parts  of 
the  Psalter  omitted  by  Mr.  Wesley;  from  which,  at  times, 
the  Minister  will  prefer  to  read  instead  of  the  Psalms 
for  the  Day. 

These  are  for  the  most  part  integral  portions  of  Script- 
ure, and  adapted  to  a  wide  diversity  of  occasions. 

Mr.  Wesley's  urgency  to  have  the  GREAT  FESTIVALS 
of  the  Christian  Year  observed  in  the  Church  has  not 
been  forgotten.  His  tables  of  Proper  Psalms  on  Certain 
Days,  and  Proper  Lessons  for  Particular  Days,  will 
greatly  facilitate  this  object. 

Attention  is  also  invited  to  the  Catechism,  now  pub- 
lished for  the  first  time  in  its  true  relation  to  the  Ritual 
and  Economy  of  the  Church.  Some  valuable  extracts, 
mainly  from  the  SUNDAY  SERVICE,  complete  the  volume ; 
and  altogether  the  Editor  hopes  the  Compilation  will 
prove  a  useful  Hand-book  of  Methodist  Worship. 

He  counts  it  a  great  honor  to  have  the  cordial  appro- 
bation of  Bishop  Edward  G.  Andrews,  D.D.,  LL.D.;  and 
he  also  returns  thanks  to  a  number  of  brethren  who  are 
aware  of  the  aid  their  judgment  has  afforded  him. 

CHARLES  S.  HARROWER. 


EPISCOPAL  NOTE. 


HTHOUGH  marked  throughout  by  excellent  judg- 
ment and  taste,  the  SUNDAY  SERVICE  prepared 
by  Mr.  Wesley  in  1784  for  American  Methodists 
never  gained  general  acceptance  among  them,  and 
soon  fell  entirely  out  of  use.  The  simple  order  of 
worship  to  which  they  were  accustomed  better 
suited  the  conditions  of  the  rising  Church,  and  for 
nearly  a  century  was  almost  uniformly  observed 
among  us. 

Recently  a  natural  desire  to  dignify  and  enrich 
public  worship  has  arisen  in  many  quarters.  It  has 
led  not  only  to  a  bewildering  diversity  in  the  services 
of  our  Church,  but  often  also  to  the  substitution 
of  unseemly  and  even  grotesque  individual  conceits 
for  a  harmonious,  reasonable,  and  historic  order. 
Caprice,  unrestrained  by  knowledge  or  experience, 
seems  often  to  fix  the  succession  of  hymn,  doxology, 
lesson,  and  prayer. 

The  General  Conference  of  1888,  taking  note  of 
the  desire  above  spoken  of,  and  also  of  these  evils, 
after  due  deliberation  established  and  enjoined  a  uni- 
form order  of  public  worship.  This  order  adopts 


EPISCOPAL  NOTE. 


some  of  the  better  usages  recently  risen  among 
us.  It  does  not  forbid  particular  churches  to  inter- 
weave with  its  own  unchangeable  frame-work  of 
worship  additional  matter,  as  the  Creed,  the  Gloria 
Patri,  and  the  Anthem.  And  it  expressly  permits 
the  use  of  responsive  reading. 

Fortunately,  at  this  point  the  Church  can  avail  it- 
self of  the  wisdom  of  its  venerated  founder,  Mr. 
Wesley.  In  this  volume  are  set  forth  his  admirable 
selections  of  psalms  for  every  day  of  the  month, 
together  with  other  selections  for  special  occasions. 
With  these  are  associated  other  valuable  matter, 
drawn  in  part  from  the  SUNDAY  SERVICE,  and  in 
part  from  the  authorized  standards  of  the  Church. 
The  editorial  work  has  been  done  wisely  and  with 
a  just  valuation  of  the  characteristics  both  of  our 
particular  church  life  and  of  that  larger  church  life 
of  which  we  are  part.  The  volume  may  therefore 
be  warmly  commended  to  all  who  prize  order,  dig- 
nity, and  a  not  too  inflexible  uniformity  in  the 
service  of  the  sanctuary. 

EDWARD  G.  ANDREWS. 


A   TABLE 

SHOWING   THE    DAYS  ON    WHICH    EASTER   WILL   FALL   FROM 

THE  YEAR  OF  OUR  LORD  1891  TO  THE  YEAR  OF 

OUR    LORD   1944,  BOTH   INCLUSIVE. 


YEAR  OF 
OUR 
LORD. 

EASTER-DAY. 

YEAR  OF 
OUR 
LORD. 

EASTER-DAY. 

YEAR  OF 
OUR 
LORD. 

EASTER-DAY. 

l8gl 

March  29 

1909 

April  il 

1927 

April  17 

l892 

April  17 

IglO 

March  27 

1928 

8 

1893 

"    2 

igll 

April  16 

1929 

March  31 

1894 

March  25 

IgI2 

7 

1930 

April  20 

1895 

April  14 

1913 

March  23 

1931 

April   5 

1896 

5 

1914 

April  12 

1932 

March  27 

1897 

"   18 

I9T5 

4 

1933 

April  16 

1898 

"   10 

1916 

23 

1934 

I 

1899 

2 

1917 

8 

1935 

"    21 

1900 

•"    15 

1918 

March  31 

1936 

"    12 

igOI 

7 

1919 

April  20 

1937 

March  28 

1902 

March  30 

1920 

4 

1938 

April  17 

1903 

April  12 

1921 

March  27 

1939 

"    9 

1904 

3 

1922 

April  16 

1940 

March  24 

I905 

23 

1923 

"    I 

1941 

April  13 

I9O6 

"   15 

1924 

"    20 

1942 

5 

1907 

March  31 

1925 

"    12 

1943 

"   25 

I908 

April  19 

1926 

"    4 

1944 

"    9 

Ascension-day. . 
Whitsunday.. . . 
Trinity  Sunday 


f  Forty  Days 

-<  Seven  Weeks. . . 
[  Eight  Weeks  . . 


After  Easter. 


PROPER  PSALMS  ON  CERTAIN  DAYS. 


Christmas  day.. 

Morning. 
19.  45,  85 

Evening. 
89 

Ascension-day  . 

Morning. 
8,  15 

Evening. 
24,  47 

Good-Friday.  .  .  . 

22,    40 

69 

Whitsunday...  . 

48,  68 

104,  145 

Easter-day..  .  . 

2,  57,  "I 

113,  114,  118 

Trinity  Sunday 

29,  33 

93,  97,  150 

PROPER  LESSONS  FOR  PARTICULAR  DAYS. 


MORNING. 


EVENING. 


Nativity  of  Christ. 

Isaiah-7  v.  10  to  v.  17 

Good  Friday. 

Genesis  22  to  v.  20 

Ascension  Day. 

Luke  24  v.  44 

Book  of  Discipline^  ^[  121.  10. — Always  avail  yourself  of  the  Great 
Festivals  by  preaching  on  the  occasion.     Edition  1888. 


©rber  of  public  Worship. 


ADOPTED  BY  THE  GENERAL  CONFERENCE,  MAY,  1896. 


[Parts  in  brackets  may  be  omitted.] 

1.  [VOLUNTARY.] 

2.  SINGING  FROM  THE  HYMNAL,  the  People  standing. 

3.  [THE  APOSTLES'  CREED.] 

I  believe  in  God,  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of  heaven  and  earth:  and  in 
Jesus  Christ,  his  only  Son,  our  Lord;  who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost, 
born  of  the  Virgin  Mary;  suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate;  was  crucified,  dead, 
and  buried;  the  third  day  he  rose  from  the  dead;  he  ascended  into  heaven,  and 
sitteth  at  the  right  hand  of  God,  the  Father  Almighty;  from  thence  he  shall 
come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  the  holy  catholic  Church,  the  communion  of 
saints;  the  forgiveness  of  sins;  the  resurrection  of  the  body;  and  the  life  ever- 
lasting. Amen. 

4.  PRAYER,  the  Minister  and  People  kneeling,  concluding  with  the  Lord's 

Prayer,  repeated  audibly  by  all. 

5.  [ANTHEM.] 

6.  LESSON    FROM    THE    OLD   TESTAMENT,    which,   if  from  the 

Psalms,  may  be  read  responsively. 

7.  [THE    GLORIA    PATRI.] 


Glo  -  ry  be    to  the  Fa  -  tber,  and    to   the  Son,  and  to  the  Ho  -  ly  Ghost,  as    it 


was  in  the  be-gin-ning,  is  now,  and  e  v-cr  shall  be,  world  without  end.  A  -  men,  A  -  men. 

8.  LESSON    FROM    THE    NEW   TESTAMENT. 

9.  COLLECTION   AND    NOTICES. 

10.  SINGING    FROM    THE    HYMNAL,  the  People  standing. 

11.  SERMON. 

12.  SHORT    PRAYER,  for  a  blessing  on  the  Word. 

13.  SINGING,  the  People  standing,  closing  with  a  Doxology. 

14.  THE    APOSTOLIC    BENEDICTION. 

MOTE.— In  the  Afternoon  or  Evening  service  either  Lesson  may  be  omitted. 


The  1st  Day.  PSALMS. 


SELECT    PSALMS. 


THE   FIRST   DAY. 

XUoruing  |Jraner. 

PSALM  1. 

DLESSED  is  the  man  that  walketh  not  in  the 
*~*  counsel  of  the  ungodly,  nor  standeth  in  the  way 
of  sinners,  nor  sitteth  in  the  seat  of  the  scornful. 

But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  LORD  ;  and 
in  his  law  doth  he  meditate  day  and  night. 

And  he  shall  be  like  a  tree  planted  by  the  rivers 
of  water,  that  bringeth  forth  his  fruit  in  his  season ; 
his  leaf  also  shall  not  wither;  and  whatsoever  he 
doeth  shall  prosper. 

The  ungodly  are  not  so :  but  are  like  the  chaff 
which  the  wind  driveth  away. 

Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not  stand  in  the 
judgment,  nor  sinners  in  the  congregation  of  the 
righteous. 

For  the  LORD  knoweth  the  way  of  the  right- 
eous :  but  the  way  of  the  ungodly  shall  perish. 

PSALM  2. 

A17HY    do    the    heathen    rage,   and    the   people 

imagine  a  vain  thing? 
The  kings  of  the  earth  set  themselves,  and  the 


8  PSALMS.  The  1st  Day. 

rulers  take  counsel  together,  against  the  LORD, 
and  against  his  Anointed,  saying, 

Let  us  break  their  bands  asunder,  and  cast  away 
their  cords  from  us. 

He  that  sitteth  in  the  heavens  shall  laugh :  the 
Lord  shall  have  them  in  derision. 

Then  shall  he  speak  unto  them  in  his  wrath,  and 
vex  them  in  his  sore  displeasure. 

Yet  have  I  set  my  King  upon  my  holy  hill  of  Zion. 

I  will  declare  the  decree :  the  LORD  hath  said 
unto  me,  Thou  art  my  Son ;  this  day  have  I  begot- 
ten thee. 

Ask  of  me,  and  I  shall  give  thee  the  heathen  for 
thine  inheritance,  and  the  uttermost  parts  of  the 
earth  for  thy  possession. 

Thou  shalt  break  them  with  a  rod  of  iron ;  thou 
shalt  dash  them  in  pieces  like  a  potter's  vessel. 

Be  wise  now  therefore,  O  ye  kings :  be  instructed, 
ye  judges  of  the  earth. 

Serve  the  LORD  with  fear,  and  rejoice  with 
trembling. 

Kiss  the  Son,  lest  he  be  angry,  and  ye  perish 
from  the  way,  when  his  wrath  is  kindled  but  a  little. 
Blessed  are  all  they  that  put  their  trust  in  him. 


(ffoening 

PSALM  3. 

T   ORD,  how  are  they  increased  that  trouble  me ! 
*~*     many  are  they  that  rise  up  against  me. 

Many  there  be  which  say  of  my  soul,  There  is  no 
help  for  him  in  God. 


The  1st  Day.  PSALMS.  9 

But  thou,  O  LORD,  art  a  shield  for  me ;  my 
glory,  and  the  lifter  up  of  mine  head. 

I  cried  unto  the  LORD  with  my  voice,  and  he 
heard  me  out  of  his  holy  hill. 

I  laid  me  down  and  slept ;.  I  awaked ;  for  the 
LORD  sustained  me. 

I  will  not  be  afraid  of  ten  thousands  of  people, 
that  have  set  themselves  against  me  round  about. 

Arise,  O  LORD  ;  save  me,  O  my  God :  for  thou 
hast  smitten  all  mine  enemies  upon  the  cheek 
bone ;  thou  hast  broken  the  teeth  of  the  ungodly. 

Salvation  belongeth  unto  the  LORD :  thy  blessing 
is  upon  thy  people. 

PSALM  4. 

IT  EAR  me  when  I  call,  O  God  of  my  righteous- 

ness :  thou  hast  enlarged  me  when  I  was  in 

distress ;  have  mercy  upon  me,  and  hear  my  prayer. 

O  ye  sons  of  men,  how  long  will  ye  turn  my 
glory  into  shame  ?  how  long  will  ye  love  vanity, 
and  seek  after  leasing? 

But  know  that  the  LORD  hath  set  apart  him  that 
is  godly  for  himself:  the  LORD  will  hear  when  I 
call  unto  him. 

Stand  in  awe,  and  sin  not :  commune  with  your 
own  heart  upon  your  bed,  and  be  still. 

Offer  the  sacrifices  of  righteousness,  and  put  your 
trust  in  the  LORD. 

There  be  many  that  say,  Who  will  show  us  any 
good?  LORD,  lift  thou  up  the  light  of  thy  coun- 
tenance upon  us. 


10  PSALMS.  The  1st  Day. 

Thou  hast  put  gladness  in  my  heart,  more  than 
in  the  time  that  their  corn  and  their  wine  in- 
creased. 

I  will  both  lay  me  down  in  peace,  and  sleep :  for 
thou,  LORD,  only  makest  me  dwell  in  safety. 


PSALM  6. 

IVE  ear  to  my  words,  O  LORD  ;  consider  my 
meditation. 

Hearken  unto  the  voice  of  my  cry,  my  King,  and 
my  God :  for  unto  thee  will  I  pray. 

My  voice  shalt  thou  hear  in  the  morning,  O 
LORD ;  in  the  morning  will  I  direct  my  prayer 
unto  thee,  and  will  look  up. 

For  thou  art  not  a  God  that  hath  pleasure  in 
wickedness :  neither  shall  evil  dwell  with  thee. 

The  foolish  shall  not  stand  in  thy  sight:  thou 
hatest  all  workers  of  iniquity. 

Thou  shalt  destroy  them  that  speak  leasing :  the 
LORD  will  abhor  the  bloody  and  deceitful  man. 

But  as  for  me,  I  will  come  into  thy  house  in  the 
multitude  of  thy  mercy:  and  in  thy  fear  will  I 
worship  toward  thy  holy  temple. 

Lead  me,  O  LORD,  in  thy  righteousness  because 
of  mine  enemies ;  make  thy  way  straight  before  my 
face. 

For  there  is  no  faithfulness  in  their  mouth ;  their 
inward  part  is  very  wickedness ;  their  throat  is  an 
open  sepulcher ;  they  flatter  with  their  tongue. 

Destroy  thou  them,  O  God ;  let  them  fall  by 
their  own  counsels ;  cast  them  out  in  the  multitude 


The  3d  Day.  PSALMS.  11 

of  their  transgressions;  for  they  have  rebelled 
against  thee. 

But  let  all  those  that  put  their  trust  in  thee 
rejoice :  let  them  ever  shout  for  joy,  because  thou 
defendest  them  :  let  them  also  that  love  thy  name 
be  joyful  in  thee. 

For  thou,  LORD,  wilt  bless  the  righteous;  with 
favor  wilt  thou  compass  him  as  with  a  shield. 


THE  SECOND  DAY. 

HHorning  fJrager. 
PSALM  6. 

LORD,  rebuke  me  not  in  thine  anger,  neither 
chasten  me  in  thy  hot  displeasure. 

Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  LORD;  for  I  am  weak: 
O  LORD,  heal  me ;  for  my  bones  are  vexed. 

My  soul  is  also  sore  vexed :  but  thou,  O  LORD, 
how  long? 

Return,  O  LORD,  deliver  my  soul :  oh  save  me 
for  thy  mercies'  sake. 

For  in  death  there  is  no  remembrance  of  thee : 
in  the  grave  who  shall  give  thee  thanks  ? 

I  am  weary  with  my  groaning ;  all  the  night 
make  I  my  bed  to  swim ;  I  water  my  couch  with 
my  tears. 

Mine  eye  is  consumed  because  of  grief;  it  waxeth 
old  because  of  all  mine  enemies. 

Depart  from  me,  all  ye  workers  of  iniquity ;  for 
the  LORD  hath  heard  the  voice  of  my  weeping. 


12  PSALMS.  The  2d  Day. 

The  LORD  hath  heard  my  supplication ;  the 
LORD  will  receive  my  prayer. 

Let  all  mine  enemies  be  ashamed  and  sore  vexed : 
let  them  return  and  be  ashamed  suddenly. 


PSALM  7. 

LORD  my  God,  in  thee  do  I  put  my  trust : 
save  me  from  all  them  that  persecute  me, 
and  deliver  me: 

Lest  he  tear  my  soul  like  a  lion,  rending  it  in 
pieces,  while  there  is  none  to  deliver. 

O  LORD  my  God,  if  I  have  done  this ;  if  there 
be  iniquity  in  my  hands  ; 

If  I  have  rewarded  evil  unto  him  that  was  at 
peace  with  me;  (yea,  I  have  delivered  him  that 
without  cause  is  mine  enemy;) 

Let  the  enemy  persecute  my  soul,  and  take  it ; 
yea,  let  him  tread  down  my  life  upon  the  earth, 
and  lay  mine  honor  in  the  dust. 

Arise,  O  LORD,  in  thine  anger,  lift  up  thyself 
because  of  the  rage  of  mine  enemies  :  and  awake  for 
me  to  the  judgment  that  thou  hast  commanded. 

So  shall  the  congregation  of  the  people  compass 
thee  about :  for  their  sakes  therefore  return  thou 
on  high. 

The  LORD  shall  judge  the  people :  judge  me,  O 
LORD,  according  to  my  righteousness,  and  accord- 
ing to  mine  integrity  that  is  in  me. 

Oh  let  the  wickedness  of  the  wicked  come  to  an 
end ;  but  establish  the  just:  for  the  righteous  God 
trieth  the  hearts  and  reins. 


The  3d  Day.  PSALMS.  13 

My  defence  is  of  God,  which  saveth  the  upright 
in  heart. 

God  judgeth  the  righteous,  and  God  is  angry 
with  the  wicked  every  day. 

If  he  turn  not,  he  will  whet  his  sword  ;  he  hath 
bent  his  bow,  and  made  it  ready. 

He  hath  also  prepared  for  him  the  instruments 
of  death  ;  he  ordaineth  his  arrows  against  the  per- 
secutors. 

Behold,  he  travaileth  with  iniquity,  and  hath 
conceived  mischief,  and  brought  forth  falsehood. 

He  made  a  pit,  and  digged  it,  and  is  fallen  into 
the  ditch  which  he  made. 

His  mischief  shall  return  upon  his  own  head, 
and  his  violent  dealing  shall  come  down  upon  his 
own  pate. 

I  will  praise  the  LORD  according  to  his  right- 
eousness :  and  will  sing  praise  to  the  name  of  the 
LORD  most  high. 


PSALM  8. 

LORD  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  thy  name 
in  all  the  earth  !  who  hast  set  thy  glory  above 
the  heavens. 

Out  of  the  mouth  of  babes  and  sucklings  hast 
thou  ordained  strength  because  of  thine  enemies, 
that  thou  mightest  still  the  enemy  and  the  avenger. 
When  I  consider  thy  heavens,  the  work  of  thy 
fingers,  the  moon  and  the  stars,  which  thou  hast 
ordained  ; 


14  PSALMS.  The  2d  Day. 

What  is  man,  that  thou  art  mindful  of  him?  and 
the  son  of  man,  that  thou  visitest  him? 

For  thou  hast  made  him  a  little  lower  than  the 
angels,  and  hast  crowned  him  with  glory  and  honor. 

Thou  madest  him  to  have  dominion  over  the 
works  of  thy  hands ;  thou  hast  put  all  things  under 
his  feet : 

All  sheep  and  oxen,  yea,  and  the  beasts  of  the 
field; 

The  fowl  of  the  air,  and  the  fish  of  the  sea,  and 
whatsoever  passeth  through  the  paths  of  the  seas. 

O  LORD  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  thy  name  in 
all  the  earth ! 


I 


PSALM  9. 

WILL    praise    thee,  O    LORD,  with  my  whole 

heart ;  I  will  show  forth  all  thy  marvelous  works. 

I  will  be  glad  and  rejoice  in  thee:  I  will  sing 
praise  to  thy  name,  O  thou  Most  High. 

When  mine  enemies  are  turned  back,  they  shall 
fall  and  perish  at  thy  presence. 

For  thou  hast  maintained  my  right  and  my  cause ; 
thou  satest  in  the  throne  judging  right. 

Thou  hast  rebuked  the  heathen,  thou  hast  de- 
stroyed the  wicked,  thou  hast  put  out  their  name 
for  ever  and  ever. 

O  thou  enemy,  destructions  are  come  to  a  per- 
petual end :  and  thou  hast  destroyed  cities ;  their 
memorial  is  perished  with  them. 

But  the  LORD  shall  endure  for  ever:  he  hath 
prepared  his  throne  for  judgment. 

And  he  shall  judge  the  world  in  righteousness,  he 


The  2d  Day.  PSALMS.  15 

shall  minister  judgment  to  the  people  in  upright- 
ness. 

The  LORD  also  will  be  a  refuge  for  the  oppressed, 
a  refuge  in  times  of  trouble. 

And  they  that  know  thy  name  will  put  their  trust 
in  thee :  for  thou,  LORD,  hast  not  forsaken  them 
that  seek  thee. 

Sing  praises  to  the  LORD,  which  dwelleth  in  Zion  : 
declare  among  the  people  his  doings. 

When  he  maketh  inquisition  for  blood,  he  re- 
membereth  them :  he  forgetteth  not  the  cry  of  the 
humble. 

Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  LORD  ;  consider  my 
trouble  which  I  suffer  of  them  that  hate  me,  thou 
that  liftest  me  up  from  the  gates  of  death  : 

That  I  may  show  forth  all  thy  praise  in  the  gates 
of  the  daughter  of  Zion :  I  will  rejoice  in  thy  sal- 
vation. 

The  heathen  are  sunk  down  in  the  pit  that  they 
made :  in  the  net  which  they  hid  is  their  own  foot 
taken. 

The  LORD  is  known  by  the  judgment  which  he 
executeth :  the  wicked  is  snared  in  the  work  of  his 
own  hands. 

The  wicked  shall  be  turned  into  hell,  and  all  the 
nations  that  forget  God. 

For  the  needy  shall  not  always  be  forgotten  :  the 
expectation  of  the  poor  shall  not  perish  forever. 

Arise,  O  LORD  ;  let  not  man  prevail :  let  the 
heathen  be  judged  in  thy  sight. 

Put  them  in  fear,  O  LORD  :  that  the  nations  may 
know  themselves  to  be  but  men. 


16  PSALMS.  The  3d  Day. 

THE  THIRD  DAY. 

^Horning  |)roger. 
PSALM  10. 

\X7"HY  standest  thou  afar  off,  O  LORD  ?  why  hidest 
thou  thyself  in  times  of  trouble  ? 

The  wicked  in  his  pride  doth  persecute  the  poor: 
let  them  be  taken  in  the  devices  that  they  have 
imagined. 

For  the  wicked  boasteth  of  his  heart's  desire,  and 
blesseth  the  covetous,  whom  the  LORD  abhorreth. 

The  wicked,  through  the  pride  of  his  counte- 
nance, will  not  seek  after  God  :  God  is  not  in  all 
his  thoughts. 

His  ways  are  always  grievous;  thy  judgments 
are  far  above  out  of  his  sight :  as  for  all  his  enemies, 
he  puffeth  at  them. 

Arise,  O  LORD ;  O  God,  lift  up  thine  hand :  for- 
get not  the  humble. 

Wherefore  doth  the  wicked  contemn  God?  he 
hath  said  in  his  heart,  Thou  wilt  not  require  it. 

Thou  hast  seen  it ;  for  thou  beholdest  mischief 
and  spite,  to  requite  it  with  thy  hand :  the  poor 
committeth  himself  unto  thee  ;  thou  art  the  helper 
of  the  fatherless. 

Break  thou  the  arm  of  the  wicked  and  the  evil 
man  :  seek  out  his  wickedness  till  thou  find  none. 

The  LORD  is  King  for  ever  and  ever  :  the  heathen 
are  perished  out  of  his  land. 

LORD,  thou  hast  heard  the  desire  of  the  humble : 
thou  wilt  prepare  their  heart,  thou  wilt  cause  thine 
ear  to  hear : 


The  3d  Day.  PSALMS.  17 

To  judge  the  fatherless  and  the  oppressed,  that 
the  man  of  the  earth  may  no  more  oppress. 


PSALM  11. 

TN  the  LORD  put  I  my  trust:  how  say  ye  to  my 
soul,  Flee  as  a  bird  to  your  mountain? 

For,  lo,  the  wicked  bend  their  bow,  they  make 
ready  their  arrow  upon  the  string,  that  they  may 
privily  shoot  at  the  upright  in  heart. 

If  the  foundations  be  destroyed,  what  can  the 
righteous  do? 

The  LORD  is  in  his  holy  temple,  the  LORD'S 
throne  is  in  heaven :  his  eyes  behold,  his  eyelids  try, 
the  children  of  men. 

The  LORD  trieth  the  righteous :  but  the  wicked 
and  him  that  loveth  violence  his  soul  hateth. 

Upon  the  wicked  he  shall  rain  snares,  fire  and 
brimstone,  and  a  horrible  tempest :  this  shall  be  the 
portion  of  their  cup. 

For  the  righteous  LORD  loveth  righteousness  ; 
his  countenance  doth  behold  the  upright. 

PSALM  12. 

T  T  ELP,  LORD  ;  for  the  godly  man  ceaseth ;  for 
*  *•  the  faithful  fail  from  among  the  children  of 
men. 

They  speak  vanity  every  one  with  his  neighbor : 
with  flattering  lips  and  with  a  double  heart  do  they 
speak. 

The  LORD  shall  cut  off  all  flattering  lips,  and  the 
tongue  that  speaketh  proud  things : 


18  PSALMS.  The  3d  Day. 

Who  have  said,  With  our  tongue  will  we  prevail ; 
our  lips  are  our  own  :  who  is  lord  over  us? 

For  the  oppression  of  the  poor,  for  the  sighing 
of  the  needy,  now  will  I  arise,  saith  the  LORD ;  I 
will  set  him  in  safety  from  him  that  puffeth  at 
him. 

The  words  of  the  LORD  are  pure  words  :  as  silver 
tried  in  a  furnace  of  earth,  purified  seven  times. 

Thou  shalt  keep  them,  O  LORD,  thou  shalt  pre- 
serve them  from  this  generation  forever. 

The  wicked  walk  on  every  side,  when  the  vilest 
men  are  exalted. 


PSALM  13. 

T_T  O W  long  wilt  thou  forget  me,  O  LORD  ?  for 
*  *  ever?  how  long  wilt  thou  hide  thy  face 
from  me? 

How  long  shall  I  take  counsel  in  my  soul,  having 
sorrow  in  my  heart  daily?  how  long  shall  mine 
enemy  be  exalted  over  me? 

Consider  and  hear  me,  O  LORD  my  God  :  lighten 
mine  eyes,  lest  I  sleep  the  sleep  of  death  ; 

Lest  mine  enemy  say,  I  have  prevailed  against 
him ;  and  those  that  trouble  me  rejoice  when  I  am 
moved. 

But  I  have  trusted  in  thy  mercy ;  my  heart  shall 
rejoice  in  thy  salvation. 

I  will  sing  unto  the  LORD,  because  he  hath  dealt 
bountifully  with  me. 


The  3d  Day.  PSALMS.  19 

PSALM  15. 

T    ORD,  who  shall  abide  in  thy  tabernacle  ?  who 
**  shall  dwell  in  thy  holy  hfll  ? 

He  that  walketh  uprightly,  and  worketh  right- 
eousness, and  speaketh  the  truth  in  his  heart. 

He  that  backbiteth  not  with  his  tongue,  nor 
doeth  evil  to  his  neighbor,  nor  taketh  up  a  reproach 
against  his  neighbor. 

In  whose  eyes  a  vile  person  is  contemned ;  but 
he  honoreth  them  that  fear  the  LORD.  He  that 
sweareth  to  his  own  hurt,  and  changeth  not. 

He  that  putteth  not  out  his  money  to  usury,  nor 
taketh  reward  against  the  innocent.  He  that  doeth 
these  things  shall  never  be  moved. 

PSALM  16. 

PRESERVE  me,  O  God:  for  in  thee  do  I   put 
*•     my  trust. 

0  my  soul,  thou  hast  said  unto  the  LORD,  Thou 
art  my  Lord  :  my  goodness  extendeth  not  to  thee  ; 

But  to  the  saints  that  are  in  the  earth,  and  to  the 
excellent,  in  whom  is  all  my  delight. 

Their  sorrows  shall  be  multiplied  that  hasten 
after  another  god :  their  drink-offerings  of  blood 
will  I  not  offer,  nor  take  up  their  names  into  my 
lips. 

The  LORD  is  the  portion  of  mine  inheritance  and 
of  my  cup  :  thou  maintainest  my  lot. 

The  lines  are  fallen  unto  me  in  pleasant  places ; 
yea,  I  have  a  goodly  heritage. 

1  will  bless  the  LORD,  who  hath  given  me  coun- 
sel :  my  reins  also  instruct  me  in  the  night  seasons. 


20  PSALMS.  The  4th  Day. 

I  have  set  the  LORD  always  before  me :  because 
he  is  at  my  right  hand,  I  shall  not  be  moved. 

Therefore  my  heart  is  glad,  and  my  glory  rejoic- 
eth :  my  flesh  also  shall  rest  in  hope. 

For  thou  will  not  leave  my  soul  in  hell ;  neither 
wilt  thou  suffer  thine  Holy  One  to  see  corruption. 

Thou  wilt  show  me  the  path  of  life :  in  thy  pres- 
ence is  fullness  of  joy ;  at  thy  right  hand  there  are 
pleasures  for  evermore. 


THE   FOURTH    DAY. 


proper. 
PSALM  17. 

T_J  EAR  the  right,  O  LORD,  attend  unto  my  cry  ; 
*  *  give  ear  unto  my  prayer,  that  goeth  not  out  of 
feigned  lips. 

Let  my  sentence  come  forth  from  thy  presence  ; 
let  thine  eyes  behold  the  things  that  are  equal. 

Thou  hast  proved  mine  heart  ;  thou  hast  visited 
me  in  the  night  ;  thou  hast  tried  me,  and  shalt  find 
nothing:  I  am  purposed  that  my  mouth  shall  not 
transgress. 

Concerning  the  works  of  men,  by  the  word  of  thy 
lips  I  have  kept  me  from  the  paths  of  the  destroyer. 

Hold  up  my  goings  in  thy  paths,  that  my  foot- 
steps slip  not. 

I  have  called  upon  thee,  for  thou  wilt  hear  me, 
O  God  :  incline  thine  ear  unto  me,  and  hear  my 
speech. 


The  4th  Day.  PSALMS.  21 

Show  thy  marvelous  loving-kindness,  O  thou  that 
savest  by  thy  right  hand  them  which  put  their  trust 
in  thee  from  those  that  rise  up  against  them. 

Keep  me  as  the  apple  of  the  eye ;  hide  me  under 
the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

Arise,  O  LORD,  disappoint  him,  cast  him  down  : 
deliver  my  soul  from  the  wicked,  which  is  thy 
sword  : 

From  men  which  are  thy  hand,  O  LORD,  from 
men  of  the  world,  which  have  their  portion  in  this 
life,  and  whose  belly  thou  fillest  with  thy  hid  treas- 
ure :  they  are  full  of  children,  and  leave  the  rest  of 
their  substance  to  their  babes. 

As  for  me,  I  will  behold  thy  face  in  righteous- 
ness :  I  shall  be  satisfied,  when  I  awake,  with  thy 
likeness. 

PSALM  18.— Part  1. 

T  WILL  love  thee,  O  LORD,  my  strength. 

The  LORD  is  my  rock,  and  my  fortress,  and  my 
deliverer;  my  God,  my  strength,  in  whom  I  will 
trust ;  my  buckler,  and  the  horn  of  my  salvation, 
and  my  high  tower. 

I  will  call  upon  the  LORD,  who  is  worthy  to  be 
praised :  so  shall  I  be  saved  from  mine  enemies. 

The  sorrows  of  death  compassed  me,  and  the 
floods  of  ungodly  men  made  me  afraid. 

The  sorrows  of  hell  compassed  me  about :  the 
snares  of  death  prevented  me. 

In  my  distress  I  called  upon  the  Lord,  and  cried 
unto  my  God  :  he  heard  my  voice  out  of  his  temple, 
and  my  cry  came  before  him,  even  into  his  ears. 


22  PSALMS.  The  4th  Day. 

Then  the  earth  shook  and  trembled ;  the  founda- 
tions also  of  the  hills  moved  and  were  shaken,  be- 
cause he  was  wroth. 

There  went  up  a  smoke  out  of  his  nostrils,  and 
fire  out  of  his  mouth  devoured  :  coals  were  kindled 
by  it. 

He  bowed  the  heavens  also,  and  came  down  :  and 
darkness  was  under  his  feet. 

And  he  rode  upon  a  cherub,  and  did  fly :  yea,  he 
did  fly  upon  the  wings  of  the  wind. 

He  made  darkness  his  secret  place ;  his  pavilion 
round  about  him  were  dark  waters  and  thick  clouds 
of  the  skies. 

At  the  brightness  that  was  before  him  his  thick 
clouds  passed,  hailstones  and  coals  of  fire. 

The  LORD  also  thundered  in  the  heavens,  and  the 
Highest  gave  his  voice  ;  hailstones  and  coals  of  fire. 

Yea,  he  sent  out  his  arrows,  and  scattered  them  ; 
and  he  shot  out  lightnings,  and  discomfited  them. 

Then  the  channels  of  waters  were  seen,  and  the 
foundations  of  the  world  were  discovered  at  thy 
rebuke,  O  LORD,  at  the  blast  of  the  breath  of  thy 
nostrils. 

He  sent  from  above,  he  took  me,  he  drew  me  out 
of  many  waters. 

He  delivered  me  from  my  strong  enemy,  and 
from  them  which  hated  me :  for  they  were  too 
strong  for  me. 

They  prevented  me  in  the  day  of  my  calamity : 
but  the  LORD  was  my  stay. 

He  brought  me  forth  also  into  a  large  place ;  he 
delivered  me,  because  he  delighted  in  me. 


The  4th  Day.  PSALMS.  23 

The  LORD  rewarded  me  according  to  my  right- 
eousness ;  according  to  the  cleanness  of  my  hands 
hath  he  recompensed  me. 

For  I  have  kept  the  ways  of  the  LORD,  and  have 
not  wickedly  departed  from  my  God. 

For  all  his  judgments  were  before  me,  and  I  did 
not  put  away  his  statutes  from  me. 

I  was  also  upright  before  him,  and  I  kept  myself 
from  mine  iniquity. 

Therefore  hath  the  LORD  recompensed  me  ac- 
cording to  my  righteousness,  according  to  the  clean- 
ness of  my  hands  in  his  eyesight. 


PSALM  18.— Part  2. 

'"THOU  wilt  light  my  candle:  the  LORD  my  God 
will  enlighten  my  darkness. 

As  for  God,  his  way  is  perfect:  the  word  of  the 
LORD  is  tried  :  he  is  a  buckler  to  all  those  that  trust 
in  him. 

For  who  is  God  save  the  LORD  ?  or  who  is  a  rock 
save  our  God  ? 

It  is  God  that  girdeth  me  with  strength,  and 
maketh  my  way  perfect. 

He  maketh  my  feet  like  hinds'  feet,  and  setteth 
me  upon  my  high  places. 

He  teacheth  my  hands  to  war,  so  that  a  bow  of 
steel  is  broken  by  mine  arms. 

Thou  hast  also  given  me  the  shield  of  thy  salva- 


24  PSALMS.  The  4th  Day. 

tion :  and  thy  right  hand  hath  holden  me  up,  and 
thy  gentleness  hath  made  me  great. 

Thou  hast  enlarged  my  steps  under  me,  that  my 
feet  did  not  slip. 

The  LORD  liveth  ;  and  blessed  be  my  Rock  ;  and 
let  the  God  of  my  salvation  be  exalted. 

He  delivereth  me  from  mine  enemies:  yea,  thou 
liftest  me  up  above  those  that  rise  up  against  me : 
thou  hast  delivered  me  from  the  violent  man. 

.  Therefore  will  I  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  LORD, 
among  the  heathen,  and  sing  praises  unto  thy 
name. 

PSALM  19. 

'T'HE  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God  ;  and  the 
firmament  showeth  his  handiwork. 

Day  unto  day  uttereth  speech,  and  night  unto 
night  showeth  knowledge. 

There  is  no  speech  nor  language,  where  their 
voice  is  not  heard. 

Their  line  is  gone  out  through  all  the  earth,  and 
their  words  to  the  end  of  the  world.  In  them  hath 
he  set  a  tabernacle  for  the  sun, 

Which  is  as  a  bridegroom  coming  out  of  his 
chamber,  and  rejoiceth  as  a  strong  man  to  run  a 
race. 

His  going  forth  is  from  the  end  of  the  heaven, 
and  his  circuit  unto  the  ends  of  it :  and  there  is 
nothing  hid  from  the  heat  thereof. 

The  law  of  the  LORD  is  perfect,  converting  the 
soul :  the  testimony  of  the  LORD  is  sure,  making 
wise  the  simple. 


The  5th  Day.  PSALMS.  25 

The  statutes  of  the  LORD  are  right,  rejoicing  the 
heart :  the  commandment  of  the  LORD  is  pure,  en- 
lightening the  eyes. 

The  fear  of  the  LORD  is  clean,  enduring  forever: 
the  judgments  of  the  LORD  are  true  and  righteous 
altogether. 

More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold,  yea,  than 
much  fine  gold :  sweeter  also  than  honey  and  the 
honey  comb. 

Moreover  by  them  is  thy  servant  warned  :  and  in 
keeping  of  them  there  is  great  reward. 

Who  can  understand  his  errors?  cleanse  thou  me 
from  secret  faults. 

Keep  back  thy  servant  also  from  presumptuous 
sins  ;  let  them  not  have  dominion  over  me :  then 
shall  I  be  upright,  and  I  shall  be  innocent  from  the 
great  transgression. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  meditation 
of  my  heart,  be  acceptable  in  thy  sight,  O  Lord,  my 
strength,  and  my  redeemer. 


THE   FIFTH    DAY. 


PSALM  20. 

'"FHE  LORD  hear  thee  in  the  day  of  trouble;  the 
name  of  the  God  of  Jacob  defend  thee  ; 

Send  thee  help  from  the  sanctuary,  and  strengthen 
thee  out  of  Zion  ; 

We  will  rejoice  in  thy  salvation,  and  in  the  name 


26  PSALMS.  The  5th  Day. 

of  our  God  we  will  set  up  our  banners :  the  LORD 
fulfill  all  thy  petitions. 

Now  know  I  that  the  LORD  saveth  his  anointed ; 
he  will  hear  him  from  his  holy  heaven  with  th!"..  sav- 
ing strength  of  his  right  hand. 

Some  trust  in  chariots,  and  some  in  horses :  but 
we  will  remember  the  name  of  the  LORD  our  God. 

They  are  brought  down  and  fallen :  but  we  are 
risen,  and  stand  upright. 

Save,  LORD  :  let  the  king  hear  us  when  we  call. 

PSALM  22.— Part  1. 

JVA  Y  God,  my  God,  why  hast  thou  forsaken  me  ? 
*•  *•  why  art  thou  so  far  from  helping  me,  and  from 
the  words  of  my  roaring? 

0  my  God,  I  cry  in  the  day-time,  but  thou  near- 
est not ;  and  in  the  night  season,  and  am  not  silent. 

But  thou  art  holy,  O  thou  that  inhabitest  the 
praises  of  Israel. 

Our  fathers  trusted  in  thee :  they  trusted,  and 
thou  didst  deliver  them. 

They  cried  unto  thee,  and  were  delivered :  they 
trusted  in  thee,  and  were  not  confounded. 

But  I  am  a  worm,  and  no  man ;  a  reproach  of 
men,  and  despised  of  the  people. 

All  they  that  see  me  laugh  me  to  scorn :  they 
shoot  out  the  lip,  they  shake  the  head,  saying, 

He  trusted  on  the  LORD  that  he  would  deliver 
him :  let  him  deliver  him,  seeing  he  delighted  in  him." 

Be  not  far  from  me ;  for  trouble  is  near ;  for  there 
is  none  to  help. 

1  am  poured  rut  like  water,  and  all  my  bones  are 


The  5th  Day.  PSALMS.  27 

out  of  joint:  my  heart  is  like  wax;  it  !s  melted  in 

the  midst  of  my  bowels. 

My  strength  is  dried  up  like  a  potsherd ;  and  my 
tongue  cleaveth  to  my  jaws ;  and  thou  hast  brought 
me  into  the  dust  of  death. 

For  dogs  have  compassed  me :  the  assembly  of 
the  wicked  have  inclosed  me:  they  pierced  my 
hands  and  my  feet. 

I  may  tell  all  my  bones:  they  look  and  stare 
upon  me. 

They  part  my  garments  among  them,  and  cast 
lots  upon  my  vesture. 

But  be  not  thou  far  from  me,  O  LORD  :  O  my 
strength,  haste  thee  to  help  me. 

Deliver  my  soul  from  the  sword ;  my  darling 
from  the  power  of  the  dog. 

Save  me  from  the  lion's  mouth:  for  thou  hast 
heard  me  from  the  horns  of  the  unicorns. 


f)rager. 
PSAXM  22.— Part  2. 

T  WILL  declare  thy  name  unto  my  brethren  :  in 
the  midst  of  the  congregation  will  I  praise  thee. 

Ye  that  fear  the  LORD,  praise  him  ;  all  ye  the 
seed  of  Jacob,  glorify  him  ;  and  fear  him,  all  ye  the 
seed  of  Israel. 

For  he  hath  not  despised  nor  abhorred  the  afflic- 
tion of  the  afflicted ;  neither  hath  he  hid  his  face 
from  him ;  but  when  he  cried  unto  him,  he  heard. 

3—6 


28  PSALMS.  The  5th  Day. 

My  praise  shall  be  of  thee  in  the  great  congrega- 
tion :  I  will  pay  my  vows  before  them  that  fear 
him. 

The  meek  shall  eat  and  be  satisfied :  they  shall 
praise  the  LORD  that  seek  him:  your  heart  shall 
live  forever. 

All  the  ends  of  the  world  shall  remember  and  turn 
unto  the  LORD  :  and  all  the  kindreds  of  the  nations 
shall  worship  before  thee. 

For  the  kingdom  is  the  LORD'S  :  and  he  is  the 
governor  among  the  nations. 

All  they  that  be  fat  upon  earth  shall  eat  and  wor- 
ship :  all  they  that  go  down  to  the  dust  shall  bow 
before  him  :  and  none  can  keep  alive  his  own  soul. 

A  seed  shall  serve  him  ;  it  shall  be  accounted  to 
the  Lord  for  a  generation. 

They  shall  come,  and  shall  declare  his  righteous- 
ness unto  a  people  that  shall  be  born,  that  he  hath 
done  this. 

PSALM  23. 

T"HE  LORD  is  my  shepherd  ;  I  shall  not  want. 
*•       He  maketh  me  to  lie  down  in  green  pastures : 
he  leadeth  me  beside  the  still  waters. 

He  restoreth  my  soul :  he  leadeth  me  in  the 
paths  of  righteousness  for  his  name's  sake. 

Yea,  though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the 
shadow  of  death,  I  will  fear  no  evil :  for  thou  art 
with  me ;  thy  rod  and  thy  staff  they  comfort  me. 

Thou  preparest  a  table  before  me  in  the  presence 
of  mine  enemies  :  thou  anointest  my  head  with  oil ; 
my  cup  runneth  over. 


The  5th  Day.  PSALMS.  29 

Surely  goodness  and  mercy  shall  follow  me  all 
the  days  of  my  life :  and  I  will  dwell  in  the  house 
of  the  Lord  forever. 

PSALM  24. 

'"THE  earth  is  the  LORD'S,  and  the  fullness  there- 
of; the  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

For  he  hath  founded  it  upon  the  seas,  and  estab- 
lished it  upon  the  floods. 

Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the  LORD  ?  or 
who  shall  stand  in  his  holy  place  ? 

He  that  hath  clean  hands,  and  a  pure  heart ;  who 
hath  not  lifted  up  his  soul  unto  vanity,  nor  sworn 
deceitfully. 

He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the  LORD,  and 
righteousness  from  the  God  of  his  salvation. 

This  is  the  generation  of  them  that  seek  him,  that 
seek  thy  face,  O  Jacob. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates  ;  and  be  ye  lifted 
up,  ye  everlasting  doors  ;  and  the  King  of  glory 
shall  come  in. 

Who  is  this  King  of  glory  ?  The  LORD  strong 
and  mighty,  the  LORD  mighty  in  battle. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates ;  even  lift  them 
up,  ye  everlasting  doors ;  and  the  King  of  glory 
shall  come  in. 

Who  is  this  King  of  glory  ?  The  LORD  of  hosts, 
he  is  the  King  of  glory. 


30  PSALMS.  The  6th  Day. 

THE  SIXTH    DAY. 

iSlorning  flraner. 

PSALM  25. 

T  TNTO  thee,  O  LORD,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 
^     O  my  God,  I  trust  in  thee  :  let  me  not  be 
ashamed,  let  not  mine  enemies  triumph  over  me. 

Yea,  let  none  that  wait  on  thee  be  ashamed  :  let 
them  be  ashamed  which  transgress  without  cause. 

Show  me  thy  ways,  O  LORD  ;  teach  me  thy 
paths. 

Lead  me  in  thy  truth,  and  teach  me :  for  thou 
art  the  God  of  my  salvation  ;  on  thee  do  I  wait  all 
the  day. 

Remember,  O  LORD,  thy  tender  mercies  and  thy 
loving-kindnesses  ;  for  they  have  been  ever  of  old. 

Remember  not  the  sins  of  my  youth,  nor  my 
transgressions :  according  to  thy  mercy  remember 
thou  me  for  thy  goodness'  sake,  O  LORD. 

Good  and  upright  is  the  LORD  :  therefore  will  he 
teach  sinners  in  the  way. 

The  meek  will  he  guide  in  judgment :  and  the 
meek  will  he  teach  his  way. 

All  the  paths  of  the  LORD  are  mercy  and  truth 
unto  such  as  keep  his  covenant  and  his  testi- 
monies. 

For  thy  name's  sake,  O  LORD,  pardon  mine  iniq- 
uity ;  for  it  is  great. 

What  man  is  he  that  feareth  the  LORD  ?  him 
shall  he  teach  in  the  way  that  he  shall  choose. 

His  soul  shall  dwell  at  ease  ;  and  his  seed  shall 
inherit  the  earth. 


The  6th  Day.  PSALMS.  31 

The  secret  of  the  LORD  is  with  them  that  fear 
him  ;  and  he  will  show  them  his  covenant. 

Mine  eyes  are  ever  toward  the  LORD  ;  for  he 
shall  pluck  my  feet  out  of  the  net. 

Turn  thee  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me 
for  I  am  desolate  and  afflicted. 

The  troubles  of  my  heart  are  enlarged  :  O  bring 
thou  me  out  of  my  distresses. 

Look  upon  mine  affliction  and  my  pain  ;  and  for- 
give all  my  sins. 

0  keep  my  soul,  and  deliver  me :  let  me  be  not 
ashamed  ;  for  I  put  my  trust  in  thee. 

Let  integrity  and  uprightness  preserve  me ;  for  I 
wait  on  thee. 

Redeem  Israel,  O  God,  out  of  all  his  troubles. 

PSALM  26. 

JUDGE  me,  O  LORD  ;  for  I  have  walked  in  mine 
^  integrity :  I  have  trusted  also  in  the  LORD  ; 
therefore  I  shall  not  slide. 

Examine  me,  O  LORD,  and  prove  me  ;  try  my 
reins  and  my  heart. 

For  thy  loving-kindness  is  before  mine  eyes :  and 
I  have  walked  in  thy  truth. 

1  have  not  sat  with  vain  persons,  neither  will  I 
go  in  with  dissemblers. 

I  have  hated  the  congregation  of  evil  doers  ;  and 
will  not  sit  with  the  wicked. 

I  will  wash  mine  hands  in  innocency :  so  will  I 
compass  thine  altar,  O  LORD  : 

That  I  may  publish  with  the  voice  of  thanksgiv- 
ing, and  tell  of  all  thy  wondrous  works. 


82  PSALMS.  The  Gth  Day. 

LORD,  I  have  loved  the  habitation  of  thy  house, 
and  the  place  where  thine  honor  dwelleth. 

Gather  not  my  soul  with  sinners,  nor  my  life 
with  bloody  men. 

But  as  for  me,  I  will  walk  in  mine  integrity: 
redeem  me,  and  be  merciful  unto  me. 

My  foot  standeth  in  an  even  place :  in  the  con- 
gregations will  I  bless  the  LORD. 


(Cuening 
PSALM  27. 

'"THE  LORD  is  my  light  and  my  salvation  ;  whom 
shall  I  fear  ?  the  LORD  is  the  strength  of  my 
life  ;  of  whom  shall  I  be  afraid  ? 

When  the  wicked,  even  mine  enemies  and  my 
foes,  came  upon  me  to  eat  up  my  flesh,  they  stum- 
bled and  fell. 

Though  a  host  should  encamp  against  me,  my 
heart  shall  not  fear :  though  war  should  rise  against 
me,  in  this  will  I  be  confident. 

One  thing  have  I  desired  of  the  LORD,  that 
will  I  seek  after;  that  I  may  dwell  in  the  house 
of  the  LORD  all  the  days  of  my  life,  to  behold 
the  beauty  of  the  LORD,  and  to  inquire  in  his 
temple. 

For  in  the  time  of  trouble  he  shall  hide  me  in  his 
pavilion  :  in  the  secret  of  his  tabernacle  shall  he 
hide  me  ;  he  shall  set  me  up  upon  a  rock. 

And  now  shall  mine  head  be  lifted  up  above  mine 
enemies  round  about  me :  therefore  will  I  offer  in 


The  6th  Day.  PSALMS.  33 

his  tabernacle  sacrifices  of  joy ;  I  will  sing,  yea,  I 
will  sing  praises  unto  the  LORD. 

Hear,  O  LORD,  when  I  cry  with  my  voice :  have 
mercy  also  upon  me,  and  answer  me. 

When  thou  saidst,  Seek  ye  my  face  ;  my  heart 
said  unto  thee,  Thy  face,  LORD,  will  I  seek. 

Hide  not  thy  face  far  from  me  ;  put  not  thy  ser- 
vant away  in  anger :  thou  hast  been  my  help ;  leave 
me  not,  neither  forsake  me,  O  God  of  my  salvation. 

When  my  father  and  my  mother  forsake  me,  then 
the  LORD  will  take  me  up. 

Teach  me  thy  way,  O  LORD,  and  lead  me  in  a 
plain  path,  because  of  mine  enemies. 

Deliver  me  not  over  unto  the  will  of  mine  ene- 
mies :  for  false  witnesses  are  risen  up  against  me, 
and  such  as  breathe  out  cruelty. 

I  had  fainted,  unless  I  had  believed  to  see  the 
goodness  of  the  LORD  in  the  land  of  the  living. 

Wait  on  the  LORD  :  be  of  good  courage,  and  he 
shall  strengthen  thine  heart :  wait,  I  say,  on  the 
LORD. 

PSALM  28. 

T  INTO  thee  will  I  cry,  O  LORD  my  rock  ;  be  not 
^  silent  to  me :  lest,  if  thou  be  silent  to  me,  I 
become  like  them  that  go  down  into  the  pit. 

Hear  the  voice  of  my  supplications,  when  I  cry 
xunto  thee,  when  I  lift  up  my  hands  toward  thy  holy 
oracle. 

Draw  me  not  away  with  the  wicked,  and  with  the 
workers  of  iniquity,  which  speak  peace  to  their 
neighbors,  but  mischief  is  in  their  hearts. 


84  PSALMS.  The  7th  Day. 

Blessed  be  the  LORD,  because  he  hath  heard  the 
voice  of  my  supplications. 

The  LORD  is  my  strength  and  my  shield  ;  my 
heart  trusted  in  him,  and  I  am  helped  :  therefore 
my  heart  greatly  rejoiceth  ;  and  with  my  song  will 
I  praise  him. 

The  LORD  is  their  strength,  and  he  is  the  saving 
strength  of  his  anointed. 

Save  thy  people,  and  bless  thine  inheritance  : 
feed  them  also,  and  lift  them  up  forever. 


THE    SEVENTH    DAY. 

iltorning  prater. 
PSALM  29. 

IVE  unto  the  LORD,  O  ye  mighty,  give  unto 
the  LORD  glory  and  strength. 

Give  unto  the  LORD  the  glory  due  unto  his 
name  ;  worship  the  LORD  in  the  beauty  of  holiness. 

The  voice  of  the  LORD  is  upon  the  waters :  the 
God  of  glory  thundereth:  the  LORD  is  upon  many 
waters. 

The  voice  of  the  LORD  is  powerful ;  the  voice  of 
the  LORD  is  full  of  majesty. 

The  voice  of  the  LORD  breaketh  the  cedars ;  yea, 
the  LORD  breaketh  the  cedars  of  Lebanon. 

He  maketh  them  also  to  skip  like  a  calf;  Leba- 
non and  Sirion  like  a  young  unicorn. 

The  voice  of  the  LORD  divideth  the  flames  of 
fire. 


The  7th  Day.  PSALMS.  35 

The  voice  of  the  LORD  shaketh  the  wilderness  ; 
the  LORD  shaketh  the  wilderness  of  Kadesh. 

The  voice  of  the  LORD  maketh  the  hinds  to 
catve,  and  discovereth  the  forests :  and  in  his  tem- 
ple doth  every  one  speak  of  his  glory. 

The  LORD  sitteth  upon  the  flood  ;  yea,  the  LORD 
sittcth  King  forever. 

The  LORD  will  give  strength  unto  his  people  ; 
the  LORD  will  bless  his  people  with  peace. 


PSALM  30. 

T  WILL  extol  thee,  O  LORD ;  for  thou  hast  lifted 
*•  me  up,  and  hast  not  made  my  foes  to  rejoice 
over  me. 

O  LORD  my  God,  I  cried  unto  thee,  and  thou 
hast  healed  me. 

0  LORD,  thou  hast  brought  up  my  soul  from  the 
grave :  thou  hast  kept  me  alive,  that  I  should  not 
go  down  to  the  pit. 

Sing  unto  the  LORD,  O  ye  saints  of  his,  and  give 
thanks  at  the  remembrance  of  his  holiness. 

For  his  anger  endureth  but  a  moment ;  in  his 
favor  is  life :  weeping  may  endure  for  a  night,  but 
joy  cometh  in  the  morning. 

And  in  my  prosperity  I  said,  I  shall  never  be 
moved. 

LORD,  by  thy  favor  thou  hast  made  my  mountain 
to  stand  strong  :  thou  didst  hide  thy  face,  and  I  was 
troubled. 

1  cried  to  thee,  O  LORD  ;  and  unto  the  LORD  I 
made  supplication. 


36  PSALMS.  The  7th  Day. 

What  profit  is  there  in  my  blood,  when  I  go  down 
to  the  pit?  Shall  the  dust  praise  thee?  shall  it 
declare  thy  truth  ? 

Hear,  O  LORD,  and  have  mercy  upon  me  :  LORD, 
be  thou  my  helper. 

Thou  hast  turned  for  me  my  mourning  into  danc- 
ing :  thou  hast  put  off  my  sackcloth,  and  girded  me 
with  gladness  ; 

To  the  end  that  my  glory  may  sing  praise  to  thee, 
and  not  be  silent.  O  LORD  my  God,  I  will  give 
thanks  unto  thee  forever. 


T 


PSALM  31. 

N  thee,  O  LORD,  do  I  put  my  trust  ;  let  me  never 
be  ashamed  :  deliver  me  in  thy  righteousness. 

Bow  down  thine  ear  to  me  ;  deliver  me  speedily: 
be  thou  my  strong  rock,  for  a  house  of  defence  to 
save  me. 

For  thou  art  my  rock  and  my  fortress  ;  there- 
fore for  thy  name's  sake  lead  me,  and  guide  me. 

Pull  me  out  of  the  net  that  they  have  laid  privily 
for  me  :  for  thou  art  my  strength. 

Into  thine  hand  I  commit  my  spirit  :  thou  hast 
redeemed  me,  O  LORD  God  of  truth. 

I  will  be  glad  and  rejoice  in  thy  mercy  :  for  thou 
hast  considered  my  trouble  ;  thou  hast  known  my 
soul  in  adversities  ; 

And  hast  not  shut  me  up  into  the  hand  of  the 
enemy  :  thou  hast  set  my  feet  in  a  large  room. 


The  7th  Day.  PSALMS.  37 

But  I  trusted  in  thee,  O  LORD :  I  said,  Thou 
art  my  God. 

My  times  are  in  thy  hand  :  deliver  me  from  the 
hand  of  mine  enemies,  and  from  them  that  perse- 
cute me. 

Make  thy  face  to  shine  upon  thy  servant :  save 
me  for  thy  mercies'  sake. 

Oh  how  great  is  thy  goodness,  which  thou  hast 
laid  up  for  them  that  fear  thee ;  which  thou  hast 
wrought  for  them  that  trust  in  thee  before  the  sons 
of  men  ! 

Thou  shalt  hide  them  in  the  secret  of  thy  pres- 
ence from  the  pride  of  man  :  thou  shalt  keep  them 
secretly  in  a  pavilion  from  the  strife  of  tongues. 

0  love   the   LORD,    all    ye    his  saints :    for  the 
LORD  preserveth  the    faithful,  and  plentifully  re- 
wardeth  the  proud  doer. 

Be  of  good  courage,  and  he  shall  strengthen 
your  heart,  all  ye  that  hope  in  the  LORD. 

PSALM  32. 

DLESSED  is  he  whose  transgression  is  forgiven, 
*-*  whose  sin  is  covered. 

Blessed  is  the  man  unto  whom  the  LORD  imput- 
eth  not  iniquity,  and  in  whose  spirit  there  is  no 
guile. 

When  I  kept  silence,  my  bones  waxed  old 
through  my  roaring  all  the  day  long. 

For  day  and  night  thy  hand  was  heavy  upon 
me :  my  moisture  is  turned  into  the  drought  of 
summer. 

1  acknowledged   my  sin    unto   thee,  and    mine 


88  PSALMS.  The  8th  Day. 

iniquity  have  I  not  hid.  I  said,  I  will  confess  my 
transgressions  unto  the  LORD  ;  and  thou  forgavest 
the  iniquity  of  my  sin. 

For  this  shall  every  one  that  is  godly  pray  unto 
thee  in  a  time  when  thou  mayest  be  found  :  surely 
in  the  floods  of  great  waters  they  shall  not  come 
nigh  unto  him. 

Thou  art  my  hiding-place  ;  thou  shalt  preserve 
me  from  trouble ;  thou  shalt  compass  me  about 
with  songs  of  deliverance. 

I  will  instruct  thee  and  teach  thee  in  the  way 
which  thou  shalt  go :  I  will  guide  thee  with  mine 
eye. 

Be  ye  not  as  the  horse,  or  as  the  mule,  which 
have  no  understanding  :  whose  mouth  must  be  held 
in  with  bit  and  bridle,  lest  they  come  near  unto 
thee. 

Many  sorrows  shall  be  to  the  wicked  :  but  he  that 
trusteth  in  the  LORD,  mercy  shall  compass  him 
about. 

Be  glad  in  the  LORD,  and  rejoice,  ye  righteous  : 
and  shout  for  joy,  all  ye  that  are  upright  in  heart. 


THE    EIGHTH     DAY. 

Morning  Jfrager. 

PSALM  33. 

DEJOICE    in   the   LORD,   O   ye   righteous:   for 
*^  praise  is  comely  for  the  upright. 

Sing  unto  him  a  new  song ;  play  skillfully  with  a 
loud  noise. 


The  8th  Day.  PSALMS.  39 

For  the  word  of  the  LORD  is  right;  and  all  his 
works  are  done  in  truth. 

He  loveth  righteousness  and  judgment :  the  earth 
is  full  of  the  goodness  of  the  LORD. 

By  the  word  of  the  LORD  were  the  heavens 
made;  and  all  the  host  of  them  by  the  breath  of 
his  mouth. 

He  gathereth  the  waters  of  the  sea  together  as  a 
heap  :  he  layeth  up  the  depth  in  store-houses. 

Let  all  the  earth  fear  the  LORD :  let  all  the  in- 
habitants of  the  world  stand  in  awe  of  him. 

For  he  spake,  and  it  was  done  ;  he  commanded, 
and  it  stood  fast. 

The  LORD  bringeth  the  counsel  of  the  heathen 
to  nought :  he  maketh  the  devices  of  the  people  of 
none  effect. 

The  counsel  of  the  LORD  standeth  forever,  the 
thoughts  of  his  heart  to  all  generations. 

Blessed  is  the  nation  whose  God  is  the  LORD  ; 
and  the  people  whom  he  hath  chosen  for  his  own 
inheritance. 

The  LORD  looketh  from  heaven ;  he  beholdeth 
all  the  sons  of  men. 

From  the  place  of  his  habitation  he  looketh  upon 
all  the  inhabitants  of  the  earth. 

He  fashioneth  their  hearts  alike ;  he  considereth 
all  their  works. 

There  is  no  king  saved  by  the  multitude  of  a 
host :  a  mighty  man  is  not  delivered  by  much 
strength. 

A  horse  is  a  vain  thing  for  safety :  neither  shall 
he  deliver  any  by  his  great  strength. 


40  PSALMS.  The  8th  Day. 

Behold,  the  eye  of  the  LORD  is  upon  them  that 
fear  him,  upon  them  that  hope  in  his  mercy ; 

To  deliver  their  soul  from  death,  and  to  keep 
them  alive  in  famine. 

Our  soul  waiteth  for  the  LORD :  he  is  our  help 
and  our  shield. 

For  our  heart  shall  rejoice  in  him,  because  we 
have  trusted  in  his  holy  name. 

Let  thy  mercy,  O  LORD,  be  upon  us,  according 
as  we  hope  in  thee. 


(Evening 

PSALM  34. 

T  WILL  bless  the  LORD  at  all  times  :  his  praise 
*•   shall  continually  be  in  my  mouth. 

My  soul  shall  make  her  boast  in  the  LORD:  the 
humble  shall  hear  thereof,  and  be  glad. 

0  magnify  the  LORD  with  me,  and  let  us  exalt 
his  name  together. 

1  sought  the  LORD,  and  he  heard  me,  and  de- 
livered me  from  all  my  fears. 

They  looked  unto  him,  and  were  lightened  :  and 
their  faces  were  not  ashamed. 

This  poor  man  cried,  and  the  LORD  heard  him, 
and  saved  him  out  of  all  his  troubles. 

The  angel  of  the  LORD  encampeth  round  about 
them  that  fear  him,  and  delivereth  them. 

O  taste  and  see  that  the  LORD  is  good :  blessed 
is  the  man  that  trusteth  in  him. 

O  fear  the  LORD,  ye  his  saints :  for  there  is  no 
want  to  them  that  fear  him. 


The  8th  Day.  PSALMS.  41 

The  young  lions  do  lack,  and  suffer  hunger  :  but 
they  that  seek  the  LORD  shall  not  want  any  good 
thing. 

Come,  ye  children,  hearken  unto  me :  I  will  teach 
you  the  fear  of  the  LORD. 

What  man  is  he  that  desireth  life,  and  loveth 
many  days,  that  he  may  see  good  ? 

Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil,  and  thy  lips  from 
speaking  guile. 

Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good  ;  seek  peace,  and 
pursue  it. 

The  eyes  of  the  LORD  are  upon  the  righteous, 
and  his  ears  are  open  unto  their  cry. 

The  face  of  the  LORD  is  against  them  that  do  evil, 
to  cut  off  the  remembrance  of  them  from  the  earth. 

The  righteous  cry,  and  the  LORD  heareth,  and 
delivereth  them  out  of  all  their  troubles. 

The  LORD  is  nigh  unto  them  that  are  of  a  broken 
heart ;  and  saveth  such  as  be  of  a  contrite  spirit. 

Many  are  the  afflictions  of  the  righteous:  but  the 
LORD  delivereth  him  out  of  them  all. 

He  keepeth  all  his  bones :  not  one  of  them  is 
broken. 

Evil  shall  slay  the  wicked :  and  they  that  hate 
the  righteous  shall  be  desolate. 

The  LORD  redeemeth  the  soul  of  his  servants : 
and  none  of  them  that  trust  in  him  shall  be  desolate. 

PSALM  35. 

DLEAD   my   cause,  O    LORD,   with   them   that 
strive  with  me  :  fight  against  them  that  fight 
against  me. 


42  PSALMS.  The  9th  Day. 

Take  hold  of  shield  and  buckler,  and  stand  up 
for  mine  help. 

Draw  out  also  the  spear,  and  stop  the  way  against 
them  that  persecute  me:  say  unto  my  soul,  I  am 
thy  salvation. 

And  my  soul  shall  be  joyful  in  the  LORD  :  it  shall 
rejoice  in  his  salvation. 

All  my  bones  shall  say,  LORD,  who  is  like  unto 
thee,  which  deliverest  the  poor  from  him  that  is  too 
strong  for  him,  yea,  the  poor  and  the  needy  from 
him  that  spoileth  him  ? 

I  will  give  thee  thanks  in  the  great  congregation  : 
I  will  praise  thee  among  much  people. 

Let  them  shout  for  joy,  and  be  glad,  that  favor 
my  righteous  cause:  yea,  let  them  say  continually, 
Let  the  LORD  be  magnified,  which  hath  pleasure  in 
the  prosperity  of  his  servant. 

And  my  tongue  shall  speak  of  thy  righteousness 
and  of  thy  praise  all  the  day  long. 


THE   NINTH   DAY. 

ittorning  Prager. 
PSALM  36. 

'"PHY  mercy,  O  LORD,  is  in  the  heavens  ;  and  thy 
faithfulness  reacheth  unto  the  clouds. 

Thy  righteousness  is  like  the  great  mountains ; 
thy  judgments  are  a  great  deep:  O  LORD,  thou 
preservest  man  and  beast. 

How  excellent   is  thy  loving-kindness,  O   God ! 


The  9th  Day.  PSALMS.  43 

therefore  the  children  of  men  put  their  trust  under 
the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

They  shall  be  abundantly  satisfied  with  the  fat- 
ness of  thy  house ;  and  thou  shalt  make  them  drink 
of  the  river  of  thy  pleasures. 

For  with  thee  is  the  fountain  of  life  :  in  thy  light 
shall  we  see  light. 

O  continue  thy  loving-kindness  unto  them  that 
know  thee ;  and  thy  righteousness  to  the  upright 
in  heart. 

Let  not  the  foot  of  pride  come  against  me,  and 
let  not  the  hand  of  the  wicked  remove  me. 

There  are  the  workers  of  iniquity  fallen  :  they  are 
cast  down,  and  shall  not  be  able  to  rise. 

PSALM  37.— Part  1. 

CRET  not  thyself  because  of  evil-doers,  neither 
be  thou  envious  against  the  workers  of  iniquity. 

For  they  shall  soon  be  cut  down  like  the  grass, 
and  wither  as  the  green  herb. 

Trust  in  the  Lord,  and  do  good  ;  so  shalt  thou 
dwell  in  the  land,  and  verily  thou  shalt  be  fed. 

Delight  thyself  also  in  the  LORD  ;  and  he  shall 
give  thee  the  desires  of  thine  heart. 

Commit  thy  way  unto  the  LORD;  trust  also  in 
him  ;  and  he  shall  bring  it  to  pass. 

And  he  shall  bring  forth  thy  righteousness  as  the 
light,  and  thy  judgment  as  the  noonday. 

Rest  in  the  LORD,  and  wait  patiently  for  him  : 
fret  not  thyself  because  of  him  who  prospereth  in 
his  way,  because  of  the  man  who  bringeth  wicked 
devices  to  pass. 

4—7 


44  PSALMS.  The  9th  Day. 

Cease  from  anger,  and  forsake  wrath :  fret  not 
thyself  in  any  wise  to  do  evil. 

For  evil-doers  shall  be  cut  off:  but  those  that 
wait  upon  the  LORD,  they  shall  inherit  the 
earth. 

For  yet  a  little  while,  and  the  wicked  shall  not 
be :  yea,  thou  shalt  diligently  consider  his  place, 
and  it  shall  not  be. 

But  the  meek  shall  inherit  the  earth ;  and  shall 
delight  themselves  in  the  abundance  of  peace. 

The  wicked  plotteth  against  the  just,  and  gnasheth 
upon  him  with  his  teeth. 

The  Lord  shall  laugh  at  him  :  for  he  seeth  that 
his  day  is  coming. 

A  little  that  a  righteous  man  hath  is  better  than 
the  riches  of  many  wicked. 

For  the  arms  of  the  wicked  shall  be  broken :  but 
the  LORD  upholdeth  the  righteous. 

The  LORD  knoweth  the  days  of  the  upright :  and 
their  inheritance  shall  be  forever. 

They  shall  not  be  ashamed  in  the  evil  time :  and 
in  the  days  of  famine  they  shall  be  satisfied. 

But  the  wicked  shall  perish,  and  the  enemies 
of  the  LORD  shall  be  as  the  fat  of  lambs :  they 
shall  consume;  into  smoke  shall  they  consume 
away. 

The  wicked  borroweth,  and  payeth  not  again : 
but  the  righteous  showeth  mercy,  and  giveth. 

For  such  as  be  blessed  of  him  shall  inherit  the 
earth;  and  they  that  be  cursed  of  him  shall  be 
cut  off. 


The  9th  Day.  PSALMS.  45 


(Soening 
PSALM  37.—  Part  2. 

'T'HE  steps  of  a  good  man  are  ordered  by  the 
LORD  :  and  he  delighteth  in  his  way. 

Though  he  fall,  he  shall  not  be  utterly  cast  down  : 
for  the  LORD  upholdeth  him  with  his  hand. 

I  have  been  young,  and  now  am  old  ;  yet  have  I 
not  seen  the  righteous  forsaken,  nor  his  seed  beg- 
ging bread. 

He  is  ever  merciful,  and  lenjdeth  ;  and  his  seed  is 
blessed. 

Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good  ;  and  dwell  for 
evermore. 

For  the  LORD  loveth  judgment,  and  forsaketh 
not  his  saints  ;  they  are  preserved  forever:  but  the 
seed  of  the  wicked  shall  be  cut  off. 

The  righteous  shall  inherit  the  land,  and  dwell 
therein  forever. 

The  mouth  of  the  righteous  speaketh  wisdom, 
and  his  tongue  talketh  of  judgment. 

The  law  of  his  God  is  in  his  heart  ;  none  of  his 
steps  shall  slide. 

The  wicked  watcheth  the  righteous,  and  seeketh 
to  slay  him. 

The  LORD  will  not  leave  him  in  his  hand,  nor 
condemn  him  when  he  is  judged. 

Wait  on  the  LORD,  and  keep  his  way,  and  he 
shall  exalt  thee  to  inherit  the  land  :  when  the  wicked 
are  cut  off,  thou  shalt  see  it. 

I  have  seen  the  wicked  in  great  power,  and 
spreading  himself  like  a  green  bay-tree. 


46  PSALMS.  The  9th  Day. 

Yet  he  passed  away,  and,  lo,  he  was  not :  yea,  I 
sought  htm,  but  he  could  not  be  found. 

Mark  the  perfect  man,  and  behold  the  upright ; 
for  the  end  of  that  man  is  peace. 

But  the  transgressors  shall  be  destroyed  together : 
the  end  of  the  wicked  shall  be  cut  off. 

But  the  salvation  of  the  righteous  is  of  the  LORD  : 
he  is  their  strength  in  the  time  of  trouble. 

And  the  LORD  shall  help  them,  and  deliver  them  : 
he  shall  deliver  them  from  the  wicked,  and  save 
them,  because  they  trust  in  him. 

PSALM  38. 

LORD,  rebuke  me  not  in  thy  wrath :  neither 
chasten  me  in  thy  hot  displeasure. 

For  thine  arrows  stick  fast  in  me,  and  thy  hand 
presseth  me  sore. 

There  is  no  soundness  in  my  flesh  because  of 
thine  anger;  neither  is  there  any  rest  in  my  bones 
because  of  my  sin. 

For  mine  iniquities  are  gone  over  mine  head :  as 
a  heavy  burden  they  are  too  heavy  for  me. 

I  am  troubled ;  I  am  bowed  down  greatly ;  I  go 
mourning  all  the  day  long. 

I  am  feeble  and  sore  broken :  I  have  roared  by 
reason  of  the  disquietness  of  my  heart. 

Lord,  all  my  desire  is  before  thee  ;  and  my  groan- 
ing is  not  hid  from  thee. 

My  heart  panteth,  my  strength  faileth  me :  as  for 
the  light  of  mine  eyes,  it  also  is  gone  from  me. 

My  lovers  and  my  friends  stand  aloof  from  my 
sore  ;  and  my  kinsmen  stand  afar  off. 


The  10th  Day.  PSALMS.  47 

Thus  I  was  as  a  man  that  heareth  not,  and  in 
whose  mouth  are  no  reproofs. 

For  in  thee,  O  LORD,  do  I  hope :  thou  wilt  hear, 
O  Lord  my  God. 

For  I  will  declare  mine  iniquity ;  I  will  be  sorry 
for  my  sin. 

Forsake  me  not,  O  LORD  :  O  my  God,  be  not  far 
from  me. 

Make  haste  to  help  me,  O  Lord  my  salvation. 


THE    TENTH    DAY. 

Morning  ffraser. 

PSALM  39. 

T   SAID,  I  will  take  heed  to  my  ways,  that  I  sin 
*•   not  with  my  tongue  :  I  will  keep  my  mouth  with 
a  bridle,  while  the  wicked  is  before  me. 

I  was  dumb  with  silence,  I  held  my  peace,  even 
from  good  ;  and  my  sorrow  was  stirred. 

My  heart  was  hot  within  me  ;  while  I  was  musing 
the  fire  burned :  then  spake  I  with  my  tongue, 

LORD,  make  me  to  know  mine  end,  and  the 
measure  of  my  days,  what  it  is ;  that  I  may  know 
how  frail  I  am. 

Behold,  thou  hast  made  my  days  as  a  hand- 
breadth  ;  and  mine  age  is  as  nothing  before  thee : 
verily  every  man  at  his  best  state  is  altogether 
vanity. 

Surely  every  man  walketh  in  a  vain  show :  surely 
they  are  disquieted  in  vain:  he  heapeth  up  riches, 
and  knoweth  not  who  shall  gather  them. 


48  PSAIJKS.  The  10th  Day. 

And  now,  Lord,  what  wait  I  for  ?  my  hope  is  in 
thee. 

Deliver  me  from  all  my  transgressions:  make  me 
not  the  reproach  of  the  foolish. 

I  was  dumb,  I  opened  not  my  mouth ;  because 
thou  didst  it. 

Remove  thy  stroke  away  from  me :  I  am  con- 
sumed by  the  blow  of  thine  hand. 

When  thou  with  rebukes  dost  correct  man  for 
iniquity,  thou  makest  his  beauty  to  consume  away 
like  a  moth :  surely  every  man  is  vanity. 

Hear  my  prayer,  O  LORD,  and  give  ear  unto  my 
cry ;  hold  not  thy  peace  at  my  tears :  for  I  am  a 
stranger  with  thee,  and  a  sojourner,  as  all  my  fathers 
were. 

O  spare  me,  that  I  may  recover  strength,  before 
I  go  hence,  and  be  no  more. 

PSALM  40. 

T  WAITED  patiently  for  the  LORD  ;  and  he  in- 
^  clined  unto  me,  and  heard  my  cry. 

He  brought  me  up  also  out  of  a  horrible  pit,  out 
of  the  miry  clay,  and  set  my  feet  upon  a  rock,  and 
established  my  goings. 

And  he  hath  put  a  new  song  in  my  mouth, 
even  praise  unto  our  God :  many  shall  see  it,  and 
fear,  and  shall  trust  in  the  LORD. 

Blessed  is  that  man  that  maketh  the  LORD  his 
trust,  and  respecteth  not  the  proud,  nor  such  as 
turn  aside  to  lies. 

Many,  O  LORD  my  God,  are  thy  wonderful  works 
which  th'ou  hast  done,  and  thy  thoughts  which  are 


The  10th  Day.  PSALMS.  49 

to  us-ward :  they  cannot  be  reckoned  up  in  order 
unto  thee :  if  I  would  declare  and  speak  of  them, 
they  are  more  than  can  be  numbered. 

Sacrifice  and  offering  thou  didst  not  desire  ;  mine 
ears  hast  thou  opened  :  burnt-offering  and  sin-offer- 
ing hast  thou  not  required. 

Then  said  I,  Lo,  I  come  :  in  the  volume  of  the 
book  it  is  written  of  me, 

I  delight  to  do  thy  will,  O  my  God  :  yea,  thy  law 
is  within  my  heart. 

I  have  preached  righteousness  in  the  great  con- 
gregation :  lo,  I  have  not  refrained  my  lips,  O 
LORD,  thou  knowest. 

I  have  not  hid  thy  righteousness  within  my 
heart ;  I  have  declared  thy  faithfulness  and  thy 
salvation  :  I  have  not  concealed  thy  loving-kindness 
and  thy  truth  from  the  great  congregation. 

Withhold  not  thou  thy  tender  mercies  from  me, 
O  LORD  :  let  thy  loving-kindness  and  thy  truth 
continually  preserve  me. 

For  innumerable  evils  have  compassed  me  about: 
mine  iniquities  have  taken  hold  upon  me,  so  that  I 
am  not  able  to  look  up ;  they  are  more  than  the 
hairs  of  mine  head :  therefore  my  heart  faileth  me. 

Be  pleased,  O  LORD,  to  deliver  me:  O  LORD, 
make  haste  to  help  me. 

Let  all  those  that  seek  thee  rejoice  and  be  glad 
in  thee:  let  such  as  love  thy  salvation  say  con- 
tinually, The  LORD  be  magnified. 

But  I  am  poor  and  needy ;  yet  the  Lord  thinketh 
upon  me :  thou  art  my  help  and  my  deliverer :  make 
no  tarrying,  O  my  God. 


50  PSALMS.  The  10th  Day. 


(Eoening 

PSALM  41. 

DLESSED  is  he  that  considereth  the  poor:  the 
*-*  LORD  will  deliver  him  in  time  of  trouble. 

The  LORD  will  preserve  him,  and  keep  him  alive  ; 
and  he  shall  be  blessed  upon  the  earth  :  and  thou 
wilt  not  deliver  him  unto  the  will  of  his  enemies. 

The  LORD  will  strengthen  him  upon  the  bed  of 
languishing  :  thou  wilt  make  all  his  bed  in  his  sick- 
ness. 

I  said,  LORD,  be  merciful  unto  me  :  heal  my  soul  ; 
for  I  have  sinned  against  thee. 

By  this  I  know  that  thou  favorest  me,  because 
mine  enemy  doth  not  triumph  over  me. 

And  as  for  me,  thou  upholdest  me  in  mine  integ- 
rity, and  settest  me  before  thy  face  forever. 

Blessed  be  the  LORD  God  of  Israel  from  everlast- 
ing, and  to  everlasting.  Amen,  and  Amen. 

PSALM  42. 

A  S  the  hart  panteth  after  the  water  brooks,  so 
**•  panteth  my  soul  after  thee,  O  God. 

My  soul  thirsteth  for  God,  for  the  living  God  : 
when  shall  I  come  and  appear  before  God  ? 

My  tears  have  been  my  meat  day  and  night, 
while  they  continually  say  unto  me,  Where  is  thy 
God? 

When  I  remember  these  things,  I  pour  out  my 
soul  in  me:  for  I  had  gone  with  the  multitude,  I 
went  with  them  to  the  house  of  God,  with  the 


The  10th  Day.  PSALMS.  51 

voice  of  joy  and  praise,  with  a  multitude  that  kept 
holy  day. 

Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul?  and  why 
art  thou  disquieted  in  me?  hope  thou  in  God:  for 
I  shall  yet  praise  him  for  the  help  of  his  counte- 
nance. 

Yet  the  LORD  will  command  his  loving-kindness 
in  the  day-time,  and  in  the  night  his  song  shall  be 
with  me,  and  my  prayer  unto  the  God  of  my  life. 

I  will  say  unto  God  my  rock,  Why  hast  thou  for- 
gotten me  ?  why  go  I  mourning  because  of  the 
oppression  of  the  enemy? 

Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why 
art  thou  disquieted  within  me?  hope  thou  in  God: 
for  I  shall  yet  praise  him,  who  is  the  health  of  my 
countenance,  and  my  God. 

PSALM  43. 

JUDGE  me,  O  God,  and  plead  my  cause  against 
^  an  ungodly  nation :  O  deliver  me  from  the  de- 
ceitful and  unjust  man. 

For  thou  art  the  God  of  my  strength  :  why  dost 
thou  cast  me  off?  why  go  I  mourning  because  of 
the  oppression  of  the  enemy? 

O  send  out  thy  light  and  thy  truth  :  let  them 
lead  me ;  let  them  bring  me  unto  thy  holy  hill,  and 
to  thy  tabernacles. 

Then  will  I  go  unto  the  altar  of  God,  unto  God 
my  exceeding  joy :  yea,  upon  the  harp  will  I  praise 
thee,  O  God  my  God. 

Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why 


52  PSALMS.  The  llth  Day. 

art  thou  disquieted  within  me?  hope  in  God:  for  I 
shall  yet  praise  him,  who  is  the  health  of  my  coun- 
tenance, and  my  God. 


THE    ELEVENTH    DAY. 

Corning  Prager. 
PSALM  44. 

have  heard  with  our  ears,  O  God,  our  fathers 
have  told  us,  what  work  thou  didst  in  their 
days,  in  the  times  of  old. 

How  thou  didst  drive  out  the  heathen  with  thy 
hand,  and  plantedst  them ;  how  thou  didst  afflict 
the  people,  and  cast  them  out. 

For  they  got  not  the  land  in  possession  by  their 
own  sword,  neither  did  their  own  arm  save  them  : 
but  thy  right  hand,  and  thine  arm,  and  the  light  of 
thy  countenance,  because  thou  hadst  a  favor  unto 
them. 

Thou  art  my  King,  O  God  :  command  deliver- 
ances for  Jacob. 

Through  thee  we  will  push  down  our  enemies : 
through  thy  name  will  we  tread  them  under  that 
rise  up  against  us. 

For  I  will  not  trust  in  my  bow,  neither  shall  my 
sword  save  me. 

But  thou  hast  saved  us  from  our  enemies,  and 
hast  put  them  to  shame  that  hated  us. 

In  God  we  boast  all  the  day  long,  and  praise  thy 
name  forever. 


The  llth  Day.  PSALMS.  53 

PSALM  45. 

]\A  Y  heart  is  inditing  a  good  matter :  I  speak  of 
*  *•  the  things  which  I  have  made  touching  the 
King :  my  tongue  is  the  pen  of  a  ready  writer. 

Thou  art  fairer  than  the  children  of  men :  grace 
is  poured  into  thy  lips  :  therefore  God  hath  blessed 
thee  forever. 

Gird  thy  sword  upon  thy  thigh,  O  most  Mighty, 
with  thy  glory  and  thy  majesty. 

And  in  thy  majesty  ride  prosperously,  because 
of  truth  and  meekness  and  righteousness  ;  and  thy 
right  hand  shall  teach  thee  terrible  things. 

Thine  arrows  are  sharp  in  the  heart  of  the  King's 
enemies ;  whereby  the  people  fall  under  thee. 

Thy  throne,  O  God,  is  for  ever  and  ever :  the  scep- 
ter of  thy  kingdom  is  a  right  scepter. 

Thou  lovest  righteousness,  and  hatest  wickedness : 
therefore  God,  thy  God,  hath  anointed  thee  with  the 
oil  of  gladness  above  thy  fellows. 

I  will  make  thy  name  to  be  remembered  in  all 
generations:  therefore  shall  the  people  praise  thee 
for  ever  and  ever. 

PSALM  46. 

D  is  our  refuge  and  strength,  a  very  present 
help  in  trouble. 
Therefore  will  not  we  fear,  though  the  earth  be 
removed,  and  though  the  mountains  be  carried  into 
the  midst  of  the  sea  ; 

Though  the  waters  thereof  roar  and  be  troubled, 
though  the  mountains  shake  with  the  swelling 
thereof. 


54  PSALMS.  The  llth  Day. 

There  is  a  river,  the  streams  whereof  shall  make 
glad  the  city  of  God,  the  holy  place  of  the  taber- 
nacles of  the  Most  High. 

God  is  in  the  midst  of  her;  she  shall  not  be 
moved :  God  shall  help  her,  and  that  right  early. 

The  heathen  raged,  the  kingdoms  were  moved : 
he  uttered  his  voice,  the  earth  melted. 

The  LORD  of  hosts  is  with  us  ;  the  God  of  Jacob 
is  our  refuge. 

Come,  behold  the  works  of  the  LORD,  what  deso- 
lations he  hath  made  in  the  earth. 

He  maketh  wars  to  cease  unto  the  end  of  the 
earth ;  he  breaketh  the  bow,  and  cutteth  the  spear 
in  sunder;  he  burneth  the  chariot  in  the  fire. 

Be  still,  and  know  that  I  am  God :  I  will  be 
exalted  among  the  heathen,  I  will  be  exalted  in  the 
earth. 

The  LORD  of  hosts  is  with  us ;  the  God  of  Jacob 
is  our  refuge. 


©oening 
PSALM  47. 

CLAP  your  hands,  all  ye  people ;  shout  unto 
God  with  the  voice  of  triumph. 
For  the  LORD  most  high  is  terrible  ;  he  is  a  great 
King  over  all  the  earth. 

He  shall  subdue  the  people  under  us,  and  the 
nations  under  our  feet. 

He  shall  choose  our  inheritance  for  us,  the  excel- 
lency of  Jacob  whom  he  loved. 


The  llth  Day.  PSALMS.  55 

God  is  gone  up  with  a  shout,  the  LORD  with  the 
sound  of  a  trumpet 

Sing  praises  to  God,  sing  praises :  sing  praises 
unto  our  King,  sing  praises. 

For  God  is  the  King  of  all  the  earth  :  sing  ye 
praises  with  understanding. 

God  reigneth  over  the  heathen :  God  sitteth  upon 
the  throne  of  his  holiness. 

For  the  shields  of  the  earth  belong  unto  God  :  he 
is  greatly  exalted. 

PSALM  48. 

REAT  is  the  LORD,  and  greatly  to  be  praised 
in  the  city  of  our  God,  in  the  mountain  of  his 
holiness. 

As  we  have  heard,  so  have  we  seen  in  the  city  of 
the  LORD  of  hosts,  in  the  city  of  our  God :  God 
will  establish  it  forever. 

We  have  thought  of  thy  loving-kindness,  O  God, 
in  the  midst  of  thy  temple. 

According  to  thy  name,  O  God,  so  is  thy  praise 
unto  the  ends  of  the  earth :  thy  right  hand  is  full 
of  righteousness. 

Let  mount  Zion  rejoice,  let  the  daughters  of 
Judah  be  glad,  because  of  thy  judgments. 

Walk  about  Zion,  and  go  round  about  her :  tell 
the  towers  thereof. 

Mark  ye  well  her  bulwarks,  consider  her  palaces  ; 
that  ye  may  tell  it  to  the  generation  following. 

For  this  God  is  our  God  for  ever  and  ever:  he 
will  be  our  guide  even  unto  death. 


56  PSALMS.  The  llth  Day. 

PSALM  49. 

TTEAR  this,  all  ye  people;  give  ear,  all  ye  in- 
*  *   habitants  of  the  world : 

Both  low  and  high,  rich  and  poor,  together. 

My  mouth  shall  speak  of  wisdom  ;  and  the  medi- 
tation of  my  heart  shall  be  of  understanding. 

They  that  trust  in  their  wealth,  and  boast  them- 
selves in  the  multitude  of  their  riches; 

None  of  them  can  by  any  means  redeem  his 
brother,  nor  give  to  God  a  ransom  for  him : 

(For  the  redemption  of  their  soul  is  precious,  and 
it  ceaseth  forever :) 

That  he  should  still  live  forever,  and  not  see 
corruption. 

For  he  seeth  that  wise  men  die,  likewise  the  fool 
and  the  brutish  person  perish,  and  leave  their  wealth 
to  others. 

Their  inward  thought  is,  that  their  houses  shall 
continue  forever,  and  their  dwelling-places  to  all 
generations ;  they  call  their  lands  after  their  own 
names. 

Nevertheless  man  being  in  honor abideth  not:  he 
is  like  the  beasts  that  perish. 

This  their  way  is  their  folly :  yet  their  posterity 
approve  their  sayings. 

Like  sheep  they  are  laid  in  the  grave;  death 
shall  feed  on  them ;  and  the  upright  shall  have 
dominion  over  them  in  the  morning;  and  their 
beauty  shall  consume  in  the  grave  from  their 
dwelling. 

But  God  will  redeem  my  soul  from  the  power  of 
the  grave :  for  he  shall  receive  me. 


The  12th  Day.  PSALMS.  57 

Be  not  thou  afraid  when  one  is  made  rich,  when 
the  glory  of  his  house  is  increased  ; 

For  when  he  dieth  he  shall  carry  nothing  away : 
his  glory  shall  not  descend  after  him. 

Though  while  he  lived  he  blessed  his  soul,  (and 
men  will  praise  thee,  when  thou  doest  well  to 
thyself,) 

He  shall  go  to  the  generation  of  his  fathers ;  they 
shall  never  see  light. 

Man  that  is  in  honor,  and  understandeth  not,  is 
like  the  beasts  that  perish. 


THE   TWELFTH    DAY. 

^flowing  flrajjer. 
PSALM  60. 

'"THE  mighty  God,  even  the  LORD,  hath  spoken, 
*  and  called  the  earth  from  the  rising  of  the  sun 
unto  the  going  down  thereof. 

Out  of  Zion,  the  perfection  of  beauty,  God  hath 
shined. 

Our  God  shall  come,  and  shall  not  keep  silence  :  a 
fire  shall  devour  before  him,  and  it  shall  be  very 
tempestuous  round  about  him. 

He  shall  call  to  the  heavens  from  above,  and  to 
the  earth,  that  he  may  judge  his  people. 

Gather  my  saints  together  unto  me ;  those  that 
have  made  a  covenant  with  me  by  sacrifice. 

And  the  heavens  shall  declare  his  righteousness  : 
for  God  is  judge  himself. 


58  PSALMS.  The  12th  Day. 

Hear,  O  my  people,  and  I  will  speak ;  O  Israel,  and 
I  will  testify  against  thee:  I  am  God,  even  thy  God. 

I  will  not  reprove  thee  for  thy  sacrifices  or  thy 
burnt-offerings,  to  have  been  continually  before  me. 

I  will  take  no  bullock  out  of  thy  house,  nor  he- 
goats  out  of  thy  folds : 

For  every  beast  of  the  forest  is  mine,  and  the 
cattle  upon  a  thousand  hills. 

I  know  all  the  fowls  of  the  mountains :  and  the 
wild  beasts  of  the  field  are  mine. 

If  I  were  hungry,  I  would  not  tell  thee :  for  the 
world  is  mine,  and  the  fullness  thereof. 

Will  I  eat  the  flesh  of  bulls,  or  drink  the  blood  of 
goats  ? 

Offer  unto  God  thanksgiving  ;  and  pay  thy  vows 
unto  the  Most  High : 

And  call  upon  me  in  the  day  of  trouble :  I  will 
deliver  thee,  and  thou  shalt  glorify  me. 

But  unto  the  wicked  God  saith,  What  hast  thou 
to  do  to  declare  my  statutes,  or  that  thou  shouldest 
take  my  covenant  in  thy  mouth  ? 

Seeing  thou  hatest  instruction,  and  castest  my 
words  behind  thee. 

Now  consider  this,  ye  that  forget  God,  lest  I  tear 
you  in  pieces,  and  there  be  none  to  deliver. 

Whoso  offereth  praise  glorifieth  me:  and  to  him 
that  ordereth  his  conversation  aright  will  I  show 
the  salvation  of  God. 

PSALM  61. 

TTAVE  mercy  upon  me,  O  God,  according  to  thy 
*  *•  loving-kindness  :  according  unto  the  multitude 
of  thy  tender  mercies  blot  out  my  transgressions. 


The  12th  Day.  PSALMS.  59 

Wash  me  thoroughly  from  mine  iniquity,  and 
cleanse  me  from  my  sin. 

For  I  acknowledge  my  transgressions :  and  my 
sin  is  ever  before  me. 

Against  thee,  thee  only,  have  I  sinned,  and  done 
this  evil  in  thy  sight:  that  thou  mightest  be  justi- 
fied when  thou  speakest,  and  be  clear  when  thou 
judgest. 

Behold,  I  was  shapen  in  iniquity;  and  in  sin  did 
my  mother  conceive  me. 

Behold,  thou  desirest  truth  in  the  inward  parts: 
and  in  the  hidden  part  thou  shalt  make  me  to  know 
wisdom. 

Purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  be  clean  :  wash 
me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 

Make  me  to  hear  joy  and  gladness;  that  the 
bones  which  thou  hast  broken  may  rejoice. 

Hide  thy  face  from  my  sins,  and  blot  out  all  mine 
iniquities. 

Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God ;  and  renew  a 
right  spirit  within  me. 

Cast,  me  not  away  from  thy  presence ;  and  take 
not  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  thy  salvation ;  and 
uphold  me  with  thy  free  Spirit. 

Then  will  I  teach  transgressors  thy  ways;  and 
sinners  shall  be  converted  unto  thee. 

Deliver  me  from  blood-guiltiness,  O  God,  thou 
God  of  my  salvation:  and  my  tongue  shall  sing 
aloud  of  thy  righteousness. 

O  Lord,  open  thou  my  lips;  and  my  mouth  shall 
show  forth  thy  praise. 

5—8 


60  PSALMS.  The  12th  Day. 

For  thou  desirest  not  sacrifice ;  else  would  I  give 
it :  thou  delightest  not  in  burnt-offering. 

The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit :  a  broken 
and  a  contrite  heart,  O  God,  thou  wilt  not  despise. 


(ffuening  fJraner. 
PSALM  55. 

IVE  ear  to  my  prayer,  O  God ;  and  hide  not 
thyself  from  my  supplication. 

Attend  unto  me,  and  hear  me :  I  mourn  in  my 
complaint,  and  make  a  noise ; 

My  heart  is  sore  pained  within  me  :  and  the  ter- 
rors of  death  are  fallen  upon  me. 

Tearfulness  and  trembling  are  come  upon  me, 
and  horror  hath  overwhelmed  me. 

And  I  said,  O  that  I  had  wings  like  a  dove !  for 
then  would  I  fly  away,  and  be  at  rest. 

Lo,  then  would  I  wander  far  off,  and  remain  in 
the  wilderness. 

I  would  hasten  my  escape  from  the  windy  storm 
and  tempest. 

For  it  was  not  an  enemy  that  reproached  me; 
then  I  could  have  borne  it :  neither  was  it  he  that 
hated  me  that  did  magnify  himself  against  me ; 
then  I  would  have  hid  myself  from  him : 

But  it  was  thou,  a  man  mine  equal,  my  guide, 
and  mine  acquaintance. 

We  took  sweet  counsel  together,  and  walked  unto 
the  house  of  God  in  company. 

As  for  me,  I  will  call  upon  God;  and  the  LORD 
shall  save  me. 


The  12th  Day.  PSALMS.  61 

Evening,  and  morning,  and  at  noon,  will  I  pray, 
and  cry  aloud :  and  he  shall  hear  my  voice. 

He  hath  delivered  my  soul  in  peace  from  the 
battle  that  was  against  me:  for  there  were  many 
with  me. 

God  shall  hear,  and  afflict  them,  even  he  that 
abideth  of  old.  Because  they  have  no  changes, 
therefore  they  fear  not  God. 

Cast  thy  burden  upon  the  LORD,  and  he  shall 
sustain  thee  :  he  shall  never  suffer  the  righteous  to 
be  moved. 

But  thou,  O  God,  shalt  bring  them  down  into  the 
pit  of  destruction :  bloody  and  deceitful  men  shall 
not  live  out  half  their  days;  but  I  will  trust  in 
thee. 

PSAI.M  56. 

DE  merciful  unto  me,  O  God:  for  man  would 
**-*  swallow  me  up ;  he  fighting  daily  oppress- 
eth  me. 

What  time  I  am  afraid,  I  will  trust  in  thee. 

In  God  I  will  praise  his  word,  in  God  I  have 
put  my  trust ;  I  will  not  fear  what  flesh  can  do 
unto  me. 

When  I  cry  unto  thee,  then  shall  mine  enemies 
turn  back :  this  I  know ;  for  God  is  for  me. 

In  God  will  I  praise  his  word :  in  the  LORD  will 
I  praise  his  word. 

In  God  have  I  put  my  trust :  I  will  not  be  afraid 
what  man  can  do  unto  me. 

Thy  vows  are  upon  me,  O  God :  I  will  render 
praises  unto  thee. 


62  PSALMS.  The  13th  Day. 

For  thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from  death :  wilt 
not  thou  deliver  my  feet  from  falling,  that  I  may 
walk  before  God  in  the  light  of  the  living? 


THE   THIRTEENTH    DAY. 

ittorning  Proger. 
PSALM  57. 

DE  merciful  unto  me,  O  God,  be  merciful  unto 
^  me :  for  my  soul  trusteth  in  thee :  yea,  in  the 
shadow  of  thy  wings  will  I  make  my  refuge,  until 
these  calamities  be  overpast. 

I  will  cry  unto  God  most  high ;  unto  God  that 
performeth  all  things  for  me. 

Be  thou  exalted,  O  God,  above  the  heavens ;  let 
thy  glory  be  above  all  the  earth. 

My  heart  is  fixed,  O  God,  my  heart  is  fixed :  I 
will  sing  and  give  praise. 

I  will  praise  thee,  O  Lord,  among  the  people :  I 
will  sing  unto  thee  among  the  nations. 

For  thy  mercy  is  great  unto  the  heavens,  and  thy 
truth  unto  the  clouds. 

Be  thou  exalted,  O  God,  above  the  heavens:  let 
thy  glory  be  above  all  the  earth. 

PSALM  69. 

T^vELIVER  me  from  mine  enemies,  O  my  God : 
*•"     defend  me  from  them  that  rise  up  against  me. 
Deliver  me  from  the  workers  of  iniquity,  and  save 
me  from  bloody  men. 


The  13th  Day.  PSALMS.  63 

Because  of  his  strength  will  I  wait  upon  thee  :  for 
God  is  my  defence. 

The  God  of  my  mercy  shall  prevent  me:  God 
shall  let  me  see  my  desire  upon  mine  enemies. 

But  I  will  sing  of  thy  power;  yea,  I  will  sing 
aloud  of  thy  mercy  in  the  morning :  for  thou  hast 
been  my  defence  and  refuge  in  the  day  of  my 
trouble. 

Unto  thee,  O  my  strength,  will  I  sing :  for  God 
is  my  defence,  and  the  God  of  my  mercy. 

PSALM  61. 

LJ  EAR  my  cry,  O  God ;  attend  unto  my  prayer. 
A  A      From  the   end  of  the  earth  will  I  cry  unto 
thee,  when  my  heart  is  overwhelmed :  lead  me  to 
the  rock  that  is  higher  than  I. 

For  thou  hast  been  a  shelter  for  me,  and  a  strong 
tower  from  the  enemy. 

I  will  abide  in  thy  tabernacle  forever :  I  will  trust 
in  the  covert  of  thy  wings. 

For  thou,  O  God,  hast  heard  my  vows:  thou 
hast  given  me  the  heritage  of  those  that  fear  thy 
name. 

So  will  I  sing  praise  unto  thy  name  forever,  that 
I  may  daily  perform  my  vows. 

PSALM  62. 

HTRULY  my  soul  waiteth  upon  God :  from  him 
*    cometh  my  salvation. 

He  only  is  my  rock  and  my  salvation ;  he  is  my 
defence ;  I  shall  not  be  greatly  moved. 


64  PSALMS.  The  13th  Day. 

My  soul,  wait  thou  only  upon  God ;  for  my  ex- 
pectation is  from  him. 

He  only  is  my  rock  and  my  salvation :  he  is  my 
defence  ;  I  shall  not  be  moved. 

In  God  is  my  salvation  and  my  glory:  the  rock 
of  my  strength,  and  my  refuge,  is  in  God. 

Trust  in  him  at  all  times ;  ye  people,  pour  out 
your  heart  before  him  :  God  is  a  refuge  for  us. 

Surely  men  of  low  degree  are  vanity,  and  men  of 
high  degree  are  a  lie  :  to  be  laid  in  the  balance, 
they  are  altogether  lighter  than  vanity. 

Trust  not  in  oppression,  and  become  not  vain 
in  robbery:  if  riches  increase,  set  not  your  heart 
upon  them. 

God  hath  spoken  once ;  twice  have  I  heard  this ; 
that  power  belongeth  unto  God. 

Also  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  belongeth  mercy:  for 
thou  renderest  to  every  man  according  to  his 
work. 


(Keening 
PSALM  63. 

GOD,  thou  art  my  God ;  early  will  I  seek 
thee :  my  soul  thirsteth  for  thee,  my  flesh 
longeth  for  thee  in  a  dry  and  thirsty  land,  where  no 
water  is ; 

To  see  thy  power  and  thy  glory,  so  as  I  have  seen 
thee  in  the  sanctuary. 

Because  thy  loving-kindness  is  better  than  life, 
my  lips  shall  praise  thee. 


The  13th  Day.  PSALMS.  65 

Thus  will  I  bless  thee  while  I  live :  I  will  lift  up 
my  hands  in  thy  name. 

My  soul  shall  be  satisfied  as  with  marrow  and 
fattness ;  and  my  mouth  shall  praise  thee  with  joy- 
ful lips  : 

When  I  remember  thee  upon  my  bed,  and  medi- 
tate on  thee  in  the  night  watches. 

Because  thou  hast  been  my  help,  therefore  in  the 
shadow  of  thy  wings  will  I  rejoice. 

My  soul  followeth  hard  after  thee :  thy  right  hand 
upholdeth  me. 

PSALM  65. 

DRAISE  waiteth  for  thee,  O  God,  in  Zion:  and 
•*•  unto  thee  shall  the  vow  be  performed. 

O  thou  that  hearest  prayer,  unto  thee  shall  all 
flesh  come. 

Iniquities  prevail  against  me :  as  for  our  trans- 
gressions, thou  shalt  purge  them  away. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  choosest,  and 
causest  to  approach  unto  thee,  that  he  may  dwell 
in  thy  courts :  we  shall  be  satisfied  with  the  good- 
ness of  thy  house,  even  of  thy  holy  temple. 

By  terrible  things  in  righteousness  wilt  thou  an- 
swer us,  O  God  of  our  salvation ;  who  art  the  con- 
fidence of  all  the  ends  of  the  earth,  and  of  them 
that  are  afar  off  upon  the  sea: 

Which  by  his  strength  setteth  fast  the  mountains ; 
being  girded  with  power : 

Which  stilleth  the  noise  of  the  seas,  the  noise  of 
their  waves,  and  the  tumult  of  the  people. 

They  also  that  dwell  in  the  uttermost  parts  are 


66  PSALMS.  The  14th  Day. 

afraid  at  thy  tokens :  thou  makest  the  outgoings  of 
the  morning  and  evening  to  rejoice. 

Thou  visitest  the  earth,  and  waterest  it:  thou 
greatly  enrichest  it  with  the  river  of  God,  which  is 
full  of  water :  thou  preparest  them  corn,  when  thou 
hast  so  provided  for  it. 

Thou  waterest  the  ridges  thereof  abundantly: 
thou  settlest  the  furrows  thereof:  thou  makest  it 
soft  with  showers:  thou  blessest  the  springing 
thereof. 

Thou  crownest  the  year  with  thy  goodness ;  and 
thy  paths  drop  fatness. 

They  drop  upon  the  pastures  of  the  wilderness : 
and  the  little  hills  rejoice  on  every  side. 

The  pastures  are  clothed  with  flocks ;  the  valleys 
also  are  covered  over  with  corn ;  they  shout  for  joy, 
they  also  sing. 


THE   FOURTEENTH   DAY. 

Morning  Prefer. 
PSALM  66. 

IVA  AKE  a  joyful  noise  unto  God,  all  ye  lands : 
*  *  *     Sing  forth  the  honor  of  his  name :  make  his 
praise  glorious. 

Say  unto  God,  How  terrible  art  thou  in  thy 
works !  through  the  greatness  of  thy  power  shall 
thine  enemies  submit  themselves  unto  thee. 

All  the  earth  shall  worship  thee,  and  shall  sing 
unto  thee ;  they  shall  sing  to  thy  name. 


The  14th  Day.  PSALMS.  67 

Come  and  see  the  works  of  God  :  he  is  terrible  in 
his  doing  toward  the  children  of  men. 

He  turned  the  sea  into  dry  land :  they  went 
through  the  flood  on  foot :  there  did  we  rejoice  in 
him. 

He  ruleth  by  his  power  forever ;  his  eyes  behold 
the  nations:  let  not  the  rebellious  exalt  them- 
selves. 

0  bless  our  God,  ye  people,  and  make  the  voice 
of  his  praise  to  be  heard : 

Which  holdeth  our  soul  in  life,  and  suffereth  not 
our  feet  to  be  moved. 

For  thou,  O  God,  hast  proved  us:  thou  hast  tried 
us,  as  silver  is  tried. 

Thou  broughtest  us  into  the  net ;  thou  laidst 
affliction  upon  our  loins. 

Thou  hast  caused  men  to  ride  over  our  heads;  we 
went  through  fire  and  through  water:  but  thou 
broughtest  us  out  into  a  wealthy  place. 

1  will  pay  thee  my  vows,  which  my  lips  have 
uttered,  and  my  mouth  hath  spoken,  when  I  was 
in  trouble. 

Come  and  hear,  all  ye  that  fear  God,  and  I  will 
declare  what  he  hath  done  for  my  soul. 

I  cried  unto  him  with  my  mouth,  and  he  was  ex- 
tolled with  my  tongue. 

If  I  regard  iniquity  in  my  heart,  the  Lord  will 
not  hear  me : 

But  verily  God  hath  heard  me ;  he  hath  attended 
to  the  voice  of  my  prayer. 

Blessed  be  God,  which  hath  not  turned  away  my 
prayer,  nor  his  mercy  from  me. 


68  PSALMS.  The  14th  Day. 

PSALM  67. 

OD  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us ;  and  cause 
his  face  to  shine  upon  us ; 

That  thy  way  may  be  known  upon  earth,  thy 
saving  health  among  all  nations. 

Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God ;  let  all  the 
people  praise  thee. 

O  let  the  nations  be  glad  and  sing  for  joy:  for 
thou  shalt  judge  the  people  righteously,  and  govern 
the  nations  upon  earth. 

Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God;  let  all  the 
people  praise  thee. 

Then  shall  the  earth  yield  her  increase ;  and  God, 
even  our  own  God,  shall  bless  us. 

God  shall  bless  us ;  and  all  the  ends  of  the  earth 
shall  fear  him. 


(fuelling 
PSALM  68. 

T  ET  God  arise,  let  his  enemies  be  scattered :  let 
•*-'  them  also  that  hate  him  flee  before  him. 

As  smoke  is  driven  away,  so  drive  them  away :  as 
wax  melteth  before  the  fire,  so  let  the  wicked  perish 
at  the  presence  of  God. 

But  let  the  righteous  be  glad ;  let  them  rejoice 
before  God :  yea,  let  them  exceedingly  rejoice. 

Sing  unto  God,  sing  praises  to  his  name  :  extol 
him  that  rideth  upon  the  heavens  by  his  name  JAH, 
and  rejoice  before  him. 

A  father  of  the  fatherless,  and  a  judge  of  the 
widows,  is  God  in  his  holy  habitation. 


The  14th  Day.  PSALMS.  69 

God  setteth  the  solitary  in  families :  he  bringeth 
out  those  which  are  bound  with  chains:  but  the 
rebellious  dwell  in  a  dry  land. 

O  God,  when  thou  wentest  forth  before  thy 
people,  when  thou  didst  march  through  the  wilder- 
ness; 

The  earth  shook,  the  heavens  also  dropped  at 
the  presence  of  God :  even  Sinai  itself  was  moved 
at  the  presence  of  God,  the  God  of  Israel. 

Thou,  O  God,  didst  send  a  plentiful  rain,  whereby 
thou  didst  confirm  thine  inheritance,  when  it  was 
weary. 

Thy  congregation  hath  dwelt  therein:  thou,  O 
God,  hast  prepared  of  thy  goodness  for  the  poor. 

Thou  hast  ascended  on  high,  thou  hast  led  cap- 
tivity captive :  thou  hast  received  gifts  for  men ; 
yea,  for  the  rebellious  also,  that  the  LORD  God 
might  dwell  among  them. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord,  who  daily  loadeth  us  with 
benefits,  even  the  God  of  our  salvation. 

He  that  is  our  God  is  the  God  of  salvation ; 
and  unto  GOD  the  Lord  belong  the  issues  from 
death. 

Thy  God  hath  commanded  thy  strength :  strength- 
en, O  God,  that  which  thou  hast  wrought  for  us. 

Sing  unto  God,  ye  kingdoms  of  the  earth  ;  O  sing 
praises  unto  the  Lord  ; 

To  him  that  rideth  upon  the  heavens  of  heavens, 
which  were  of  old  ;  lo,  he  doth  send  out  his  voice, 
and  that  a  mighty  voice. 

Ascribe  ye  strength  unto  God  :  his  excellency  is 
over  Israel,  and  his  strength  is  in  the  clouds. 


70  PSALMS.  The  14th  Day. 

0  God,  thou  art  terrible  out  of  thy  holy  places : 
the  God  of  Israel  is  he  that  giveth  strength  and 
power  unto  his  people.     Blessed  be  God. 

PSALM  69. 

AVE  me,O  God  ;  for  the  waters  are  come  in  unto 
my  soul. 

1  sink  in  deep  mire,  where  there  is  no  standing : 
I  am  come  into  deep  waters,  where  the  floods  over- 
flow me. 

I  am  weary  of  my  crying:  my  throat  is  dried: 
mine  eyes  fail  while  I  wait  for  my  God. 

Let  not  them  that  wait  on  thee,  O  Lord  GOD  of 
hosts,  be  ashamed  for  my  sake:  let  not  those  that 
seek  thee  be  confounded  for  my  sake,  O  God  of 
Israel. 

Because  for  thy  sake  I  have  borne  reproach ; 
shame  hath  covered  my  face. 

I  am  become  a  stranger  unto  my  brethren,  and 
an  alien  unto  my  mother's  children. 

For  the  zeal  of  thine  house  hath  eaten  me  up ; 
and  the  reproaches  of  them  that  reproached  thee  are 
fallen  upon  me. 

When  I  wept,  and  chastened  my  soul  with  fast- 
ing, that  was  to  my  reproach. 

But  as  for  me,  my  prayer  is  unto  thee,  O  LORD, 
in  an  acceptable  time:  O  God,  in  the  multitude 
of  thy  mercy  hear  me,  in  the  truth  of  thy  sal- 
vation. 

Deliver  me  out  of  the  mire,  and  let  me  not  sink : 
let  me  be  delivered  from  them  that  hate  me,  and 
out  of  the  deep  waters. 


The  14th  Day.  PSALMS.  71 

Let  not  the  water-flood  overflow  me,  neither  let 
the  deep  swallow  me  up,  and  let  not  the  pit  shut 
her  mouth  upon  me. 

Hear  me,  O  LORD  ;  for  thy  loving-kindness  is 
good :  turn  unto  me  according  to  the  multitude  of 
thy  tender  mercies. 

And  hide  not  thy  face  from  thy  servant ;  for  I  am 
in  trouble  :  hear  me  speedily. 

Draw  nigh  unto  my  soul,  and  redeem  it :  deliver 
me  because  of  mine  enemies. 

Thou  hast  known  my  reproach,  and  my  shame, 
and  my  dishonor:  mine  adversaries  are  all  before 
thee. 

Reproach  hath  broken  my  heart ;  and  I  am  full 
of  heaviness :  and  I  looked  for  some  to  take  pity, 
but  there  was  none ;  and  for  comforters,  but  I  found 
none. 

They  gave  me  also  gall  for  my  meat ;  and  in  my 
thirst  they  gave  me  vinegar  to  drink. 

But  I  am  poor  and  sorrowful :  let  thy  salvation, 
O  God,  set  me  up  on  high. 

I  will  praise  the  name  of  God  with  a  song,  and 
will  magnify  him  with  thanksgiving. 

The  humble  shall  see  this,  and  be  glad  :  and  your 
heart  shall  live  that  seek  God. 

For  the  LORD  heareth  the  poor,  and  despiseth 
not  his  prisoners. 

Let  the  heaven  and  earth  praise  him,  the  seas, 
and  every  thing  that  moveth  therein. 


72  PSALMS.  The  loth  Day. 

THE    FIFTEENTH     DAY. 

iittorning  proper. 
PSALM  70. 

JVA  AKE  haste,  O  God,  to  deliver  me;  make  haste 
'^  to  help  me,  O  LORD. 

Let  all  those  that  seek  thee  rejoice  and  be  glad 
in  thee :  and  let  such  as  love  thy  salvation  say  con- 
tinually, Let  God  be  magnified. 

But  I  am  poor  and  needy ;  make  haste  unto  me, 
O  God :  thou  art  my  help  and  my  deliverer ;  O 
LORD,  make  no  tarrying. 

PSALM  71. 

TN  thee,  O  LORD,  do  I  put  my  trust :  let  me  never 

be  put  to  confusion. 

Deliver  me  in  thy  righteousness,  and  cause  me 
to  escape :  incline  thine  ear  unto  me,  and  save  me. 

Be  thou  my  strong  habitation,  whereunto  I 
may  continually  resort:  thou  hast  given  command- 
ment to  save  me;  for  thou  art  my  rock  and  my 
fortress. 

Deliver  me,  O  my  God,  out  of  the  hand  of  the 
wicked,  out  of  the  hand  of  the  unrighteous  and 
cruel  man. 

For  thou  art  my  hope,  O  Lord  GOD  :  thou  art  my 
trust  from  my  youth. 

I  am  as  a  wonder  unto  many ;  but  thou  art  my 
strong  refuge. 

Let  my  mouth  be  filled  with  thy  praise  and  with 
thy  honor  all  the  day. 


The  15th  Day.  PSALMS.  73 

Cast  me  not  off  in  the  time  of  old  age ;  forsake 

me  not  when  my  strength  faileth. 

For  mine  enemies  speak  against  me ;  and  they 
that  lay  wait  for  my  soul  take  counsel  together,  say- 
ing, God  hath  forsaken  him. 

0  God,  be  not  far  from  me:  O  my  God,  make 
haste  for  my  help. 

But  I  will  hope  continually,  and  will  yet  praise 
thee  more  and  more. 

My  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  righteousness  and 
thy  salvation  all  the  day ;  for  I  know  not  the  num- 
bers thereof. 

1  will  go  in  the  strengthof  the  Lord  GOD:  I  will  make 
mention  of  thy  righteousness,  even  of  thine  only. 

O  God,  thou  hast  taught  me  from  my  youth  :  and 
hitherto  have  I  declared  thy  wondrous  works. 

Now  also  when  I  am  old  and  gray-headed,  O  God, 
forsake  me  not ;  until  I  have  showed  thy  strength 
unto  this  generation,  and  thy  power  to  every  one 
that  is  to  come. 

Thy  righteousness  also,  O  God,  is  very  high,  who 
hast  done  great  things :  O  God,  who  is  like  unto 
thee! 

Thou,  which  hast  showed  me  great  and  sore 
troubles,  shalt  quicken  me  again,  and  shalt  bring 
me  up  again  from  the  depths  of  the  earth. 

Thou  shalt  increase  my  greatness,  and  comfort 
me  on  every  side. 

My  lips  shall  greatly  rejoice  when  I  sing  unto 
thee ;  and  my  soul,  which  thou  hast  redeemed. 

My  tongue  also  shall  talk  of  thy  righteousness 
all  the  day  long. 


74  PSALMS.  The  15th  Day. 


(£t>emng 

PSALM  73. 

""TRULY  God  is  good  to  Israel,  even  to  such  as  are 
of  a  clean  heart. 

But  as  for  me,  my  feet  were  almost  gone ;  my 
steps  had  well-nigh  slipped. 

For  I  was  envious  at  the  foolish,  when  I  saw  the 
prosperity  of  the  wicked. 

When  I  thought  to  know  this,  it  was  too  painful 
for  me ; 

Until  I  went  into  the  sanctuary  of  God ;  then 
understood  I  their  end. 

Surely  thou  didst  set  them  in  slippery  places : 
thou  castedst  them  down  into  destruction. 

How  are  they  brought  into  desolation,  as  in  a 
moment !  they  are  utterly  consumed  with  terrors. 

As  a  dream  when  one  awaketh  ;  so,  O  Lord,  when 
thou  awakest,  thou  shalt  despise  their  image. 

Thus  my  heart  was  grieved,  and  I  was  pricked  in 
my  reins. 

So  foolish  was  I,  and  ignorant :  I  was  as  a  beast 
before  thee. 

Nevertheless  I  am  continually  with  thee :  thou 
hast  holden  me  by  my  right  hand. 

Thou  shalt  guide  me  with  thy  counsel,  and  after- 
ward receive  me  to  glory. 

Whom  have  I  in  heaven  but  thee  ?  and  there  is 
none  upon  earth  that  I  desire  besides  thee. 

My  flesh  and  my  heart  faileth :  but  God  is  the 
strength  of  my  heart,  and  my  portion  forever. 


The  16th  Day.  PSALMS.  75 

PSALM  75. 

T  TNTO  thee,  O  God,  do  we  give  thanks,  unto  thee 
^  do  we  give  thanks :  for  that  thy  name  is  near 
thy  wondrous  works  declare. 

When  I  shall  receive  the  congregation  I  will  judge 
uprightly. 

I  said  unto  the  fools,  Deal  not  foolishly:  and  to 
the  wicked,  Lift  not  up  the  horn  : 

Lift  not  up  your  horn  on  high  :  speak  not  with  a 
stiff  neck. 

For  promotion  cometh  neither  from  the  east,  nor 
from  the  west,  nor  from  the  south. 

But  God  is  the  judge :  he  putteth  down  one,  and 
setteth  up  another. 

For  in  the  hand  of  the  LORD  there  is  a  cup,  and 
the  wine  is  red ;  it  is  full  of  mixture ;  and  he  pour- 
eth  out  of  the  same  :  but  the  dregs  thereof,  all  the 
wicked  of  the  earth  shall  wring  them  out,  and  drink 
them. 

But  I  will  declare  forever ;  I  will  sing  praises  to 
the  God  of  Jacob. 

All  the  horns  of  the  wicked  also  will  I  cut  off; 
but  the  horns  of  the  righteous  shall  be  exalted. 


THE    SIXTEENTH     DAY. 

Morning  jprager. 
PSALM  76. 

PHOU,  even  thou,  O  God,  art  to  be  feared:  and 
who  may  stand  in  thy  sight  when  once  thou  art 
angry  ? 

6—9 


76  PSALMS.  The  16th  Day. 

Thou  didst  cause  judgment  to  be  heard  from 
heaven ;  the  earth  feared,  and  was  still, 

When  God  arose  to  judgment,  to  save  all  the 
meek  of  the  earth. 

Surely  the  wrath  of  man  shall  praise  thee:  the 
remainder  of  wrath  shalt  thou  restrain. 

Vow,  and  pay  unto  the  LORD  your  God :  let  all 
that  be  round  about  him  bring  presents  unto  him 
that  ought  to  be  feared. 

He  shall  cut  off  the  spirit  of  princes  :  he  is  terrible 
to  the  kings  of  the  earth. 

PSALM  77. 

T  CRIED  unto  God  with  my  voice,  even  unto  God 
^  with  my  voice  ;  and  he  gave  ear  unto  me. 

In  the  day  of  my  trouble  I  sought  the  Lord :  my 
sore  ran  in  the  night,  and  ceased  not :  my  soul  re- 
fused to  be  comforted. 

I  remembered  God,  and  was  troubled  :  I  com- 
plained, and  my  spirit  was  overwhelmed. 

Thou  holdest  mine  eyes  waking:  I  am  so  troubled 
that  I  cannot  speak. 

I  have  considered  the  days  of  old,  the  years  of 
ancient  times. 

I  call  to  remembrance  my  song  in  the  night :  I 
commune  with  mine  own  heart :  and  my  spirit  made 
diligent  search. 

Will  the  Lord  cast  off  forever  ?  and  will  he  be 
favorable  no  more  ? 

Is  his  mercy  clean  gone  forever?  doth  his  promise 
fail  for  evermore  ? 


The  1C tli  Day.  PSALMS.  77 

Hath  God  forgotten  to  be  gracious?  hath  he  in 
anger  shut  up  his  tender  mercies  ? 

And  I  said,  This  is  my  infirmity :  but  I  will  remem- 
ber the  years  of  the  right  hand  of  the  Most  High. 

I  will  remember  the  works  of  the  LORD  :  surely 
I  will  remember  thy  wonders  of  old. 

I  will  meditate  also  of  all  thy  work,  and  talk  of 
thy  doings. 

Thy  way,  O  God,  is  in  the  sanctuary :  who  is  so 
great  a  God  as  our  God  ? 

Thou  art  the  God  that  doest  wonders :  thou  hast 
declared  thy  strength  among  the  people. 

Thou  hast  with  thine  arm  redeemed  thy  people, 
the  sons  cf  Jacob  and  Joseph. 

The  waters  saw  thee,  O  God,  the  waters  saw  thee ; 
they  were  afraid :  the  depths  also  were  troubled. 

The  clouds  poured  out  water :  the  skies  sent  out 
a  sound  :  thine  arrows  also  went  abroad. 

The  voice  of  thy  thunder  was  in  the  heaven  :  the 
lightnings  lightened  the  world  :  the  earth  trembled 
and  shook. 

Thy  way  is  in  the  sea,  and  thy  path  in  the  great 
waters,  and  thy  footsteps  are  not  known. 

Thou  leddest  thy  people  like  a  flock  by  the  hand 
of  Moses  and  Aaron. 


(Euening 

PSALM  84. 

OW  amiable  are  thy  tabernacles,  O  LORD  of 

hosts! 
My  soul  longeth,  yea,  even  fainteth  for  the  courts 


78  PSALMS.  The  16th  Day. 

of  the  LORD :  my  heart  and  my  flesh  crieth  out  for 
the  living  God. 

Yea,  the  sparrow  hath  found  a  house,  and  the 
swallow  a  nest  for  herself,  where  she  may  lay  her 
young,  even  thine  altars,  O  LORD  of  hosts,  my  King, 
and  my  God. 

Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  thy  house :  they 
will  be  still  praising  thee. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whose  strength  is  in  thee ;  in 
whose  heart  are  the  ways  of  them. 

Who  passing  through  the  valley  of  Baca  make  it 
a  well ;  the  rain  also  filleth  the  pools. 

They  go  from  strength  to  strength,  every  one  of 
them  in  Zion  appeareth  before  'od. 

O  LORD  God  of  hosts,  hear  my  prayer :  give  ear, 

0  God  of  Jacob. 

Behold,  O  God  our  shield,  and  look  upon  the  face 
of  thine  anointed. 

For  a  day  in  thy  courts  is  better  than  a  thousand. 

1  had  rather  be  a  door-keeper  in  the  house  of  my 
God,  than  to  dwell  in  the  tents  of  wickedness. 

For  the  LORD  God  is  a  sun  and  shield :  the  LORD 
will  give  grace  and  glory :  no  good  thing  will  he 
withhold  from  them  that  walk  uprightly. 

O  LORD  of  hosts,  blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth 
in  thee. 

PSALM  85. 

T   ORD,  thou  hast  been  favorable  unto  thy  land: 
*^  thou  hast  brought  back  the  captivity  of  Jacob. 
Thou  hast  forgiven  the  iniquity  of  thy  people ; 
thou  hast  covered  all  their  sin. 


The  17th  Day.  PSALMS.  79 

Thou  hast  taken  away  all  thy  wrath :  thou  hast 
turned  thyself  from  the  fierceness  of  thine  anger. 

Turn  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation,  and  cause  thine 
anger  toward  us  to  cease. 

Wilt  thou  be  angry  with  us  forever?  wilt  thou 
draw  out  thine  anger  to  all  generations? 

Wilt  thou  not  revive  us  again :  that  thy  people 
may  rejoice  in  thee  ? 

Show  us  thy  mercy,  O  LORD,  and  grant  us  thy 
salvation. 

I  will  hear  what  God  the  LORD  will  speak:  for  he 
will  speak  peace  unto  his  people,  and  to  his  saints : 
but  let  them  not  turn  again  to  folly. 

Surely  his  salvation  is  nigh  them  that  fear  him ; 
that  glory  may  dwell  in  our  land. 

Mercy  and  truth  are  met  together;  righteousness 
and  peace  have  kissed  each  other. 

Truth  shall  spring  out  of  the  earth  ;  and  right- 
eousness shall  look  down  from  heaven. 

Yea,  the  LORD  shall  give  that  which  is  good  ;  and 
our  land  shall  yield  her  increase. 

Righteousness  shall  go  before  him  ;  and  shall  set 
us  in  the  way  of  his  steps. 


THE   SEVENTEENTH    DAY. 

ittorning  fJroger. 

PSALM  86. 

DOW  down  thine  ear,  O  LORD,  hear  me :  for  I 
*-*  am  poor  and  needy. 

Preserve  my  soul;  for  I  am  holy:    O  thou  my 
God,  save  thy  servant  that  trusteth  in  thee. 


80  PSALMS.  The  17th  Day. 

Be  merciful  unto  me,  O  Lord :  for  I  cry  unto  thee 
daily. 

Rejoice  the  soul  of  thy  servant :  for  unto  thee,  O 
Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 

For  thou,  Lord,  art  good,  and  ready  to  forgive ; 
and  plenteous  in  mercy  unto  all  them  that  call  upon 
thee. 

Give  ear,  O  LORD,  unto  my  prayer;  and  attend 
to  the  voice  of  my  supplications. 

In  the  day  of  my  trouble  I  will  call  upon  thee : 
for  thou  wilt  answer  me. 

Among  the  gods  there  is  none  like  unto  thee,  O 
Lord ;  neither  are  there  any  works  like  unto  thy 
works. 

All  nations  whom  thou  hast  made  shall  come  and 
worship  before  thee,  O  Lord ;  and  shall  glorify  thy 
name. 

For  thou  art  great,  and  doest  wondrous  things : 
thou  art  God  alone. 

Teach  me  thy  way,  O  LORD  ;  I  will  walk  in  thy 
truth :  unite  my  heart  to  fear  thy  name. 

I  will  praise  thee,  O  Lord  my  God,  with  all 
my  heart :  and  I  will  glorify  thy  name  for  ever- 
more. 

For  great  is  thy  mercy  toward  me  :  and  thou  hast 
delivered  my  soul  from  the  lowest  hell. 

But  thou,  O  Lord,  art  a  God  full  of  compassion, 
and  gracious,  long-suffering,  and  plenteous  in  mercy 
and  truth. 

O  turn  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me ;  give 
thy  strength  unto  thy  servant,  and  save  the  son  of 
thine  handmaid. 


The  17th  Day.  PSALMS.  81 

Show  me  a  token  for  good ;  that  they  which 
hate  me  may  see  it,  and  be  ashamed  :  because  thou, 
LORD,  hast  holpen  me,  and  comforted  me. 


I 


PSALM  89. 

WILL  sing  of  the  mercies  of  the  LORD  forever: 

with  my  mouth  will  I  make  known  thy  faithful- 
ness to  all  generations. 

For  I  have  said,  Mercy  shall  be  built  up  forever : 
thy  faithfulness  shalt  thou  establish  in  the  very 
heavens. 

I  have  made  a  covenant  with  my  chosen,  I  have 
sworn  unto  David  my  servant, 

Thy  seed  will  I  establish  forever,  and  build  up 
thy  throne  to  all  generations. 

And  the  heavens  shall  praise  thy  wonders,  O 
LORD  :  thy  faithfulness  also  in  the  congregation  of 
the  saints. 

For  who  in  the  heaven  can  be  compared  unto  the 
LORD  ?  who  among  the  sons  of  the  mighty  can  be 
likened  unto  the  LORD? 

God  is  greatly  to  be  feared  in  the  assembly  of  the 
saints,  and  to  be  had  in  reverence  of  all  them  that 
are  about  him. 

O  LORD  God  of  hosts,  who  is  a  strong  LORD 
like  unto  thee?  or  to  thy  faithfulness  round  about 
thee? 

Thou  rulest  the  raging  of  the  sea:  when  the  waves 
thereof  arise,  thou  stillest  them. 

The  heavens  are  thine,  the  earth  also  is  thine :  as 
for  the  world  and  the  fullness  thereof,  thou  hast 
founded  them. 


82  PSALMS.  The  17th  Day. 

Thou  hast  a  mighty  arm  :  strong  is  thy  hand,  and 
high  is  thy  right  hand. 

Justice  and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  thy 
throne :  mercy  and  truth  shall  go  before  thy  face. 

Blessed  is  the  people  that  know  the  joyful  sound : 
they  shall  walk,  O  LORD,  in  the  light  of  thy  coun- 
tenance. 

In  thy  name  shall  they  rejoice  all  the  day  :  and  in 
thy  righteousness  shall  they  be  exalted. 

For  thou  art  the  glory  of  their  strength :  and  in 
thy  favor  our  horn  shall  be  exalted. 

For  the  LORD  is  our  defence ;  and  the  Holy  One 
of  Israel  is  our  King. 


PSALM  90. 

T  ORD,  thou  hast  been  our  dwelling-place  in  all 
•*-'  generations. 

Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth,  or  ever 
thou  hadst  formed  the  earth  and  the  world,  even 
from  everlasting  to  everlasting,  thou  art  God. 

Thou  turnest  man  to  destruction  ;  and  sayest, 
Return,  ye  children  of  men. 

For  a  thousand  years  in  thy  sight  are  but  as  yes- 
terday when  it  is  past,  and  as  a  watch  in  the  night. 

Thou  earnest  them  away  as  with  a  flood ;  they 
are  as  a  sleep :  in  the  morning  they  are  like  grass 
which  groweth  up. 

In  the  morning  it  flourisheth,  and  groweth  up ;  in 
the  evening  it  is  cut  down,  and  withereth. 


The  17th  Day.  PSALMS.  83 

For  we  are  consumed  by  thine  anger,  and  by  thy 
wrath  are  we  troubled. 

Thou  hast  set  our  iniquities  before  thee,  our 
secret  sins  in  the  light  of  thy  countenance. 

For  all  our  days  are  passed  away  in  thy  wrath : 
we  spend  our  years  as  a  tale  that  is  told. 

The  days  of  our  years  are  threescore  years  and 
ten  ;  and  if  by  reason  of  strength  they  be  fourscore 
years,  yet  is  their  strength  labor  and  sorrow;  for  it 
is  soon  cut  off,  and  we  fly  away. 

Who  knoweth  the  power  of  thine  anger?  even 
according  to  thy  fear,  so  is  thy  wrath. 

So  teach  us  to  number  our  days,  that  we  may 
apply  our  hearts  unto  wisdom. 

Return,  O  LORD,  how  long?  and  let  it  repent 
thee  concerning  thy  servants. 

O  satisfy  us  early  with  thy  mercy;  that  we  may 
rejoice  and  be  glad  all  our  days. 

Make  us  glad  according  to  the  days  wherein  thou 
hast  afflicted  us,  and  the  years  wherein  we  have 
seen  evil. 

Let  thy  work  appear  unto  thy  servants,  and  thy 
glory  unto  their  children. 

And  let  the  beauty  of  the  LORD  our  God  be  upon 
us:  and  establish  thou  the  work  of  our  hands  upon 
us;  yea,  the  work  of  our  hands  establish  thou  it. 

PSALM  91. 

T  T  E  that  dwelleth  in  the  secret  place  of  the  Most 
*  *  High  shall  abide  under  the  shadow  of  the 
Almighty. 


84  PSALMS.  The  17th  Day. 

I  will  say  of  the  LORD,  He  is  my  refuge  and  my 
fortress :  my  God ;  in  him  will  I  trust. 

Surely  he  shall  deliver  thee  from  the  snare  of  the 
fowler,  and  from  the  noisome  pestilence. 

He  shall  cover  thee  with  his  feathers,  and  under 
his  wings  shalt  thou  trust :  his  truth  shall  be  thy 
shield  and  buckler. 

Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  for  the  terror  by  night ; 
nor  for  the  arrow  that  flieth  by  day ; 

Nor  for  the  pestilence  that  walketh  in  dark- 
ness; nor  for  the  destruction  that  wasteth  at 
noonday. 

A  thousand  shall  fall  at  thy  side,  and  ten  thou- 
sand at  thy  right  hand ;  but  it  shall  not  come  nigh 
thee. 

Only  with  thine  eyes  shalt  thou  behold  and  see 
the  reward  of  the  wicked. 

Because  thou  hast  made  the  LORD,  which  is  my 
refuge,  even  the  Most  High,  thy  habitation ; 

There  shall  no  evil  befall  thee,  neither  shall  any 
plague  come  nigh  thy  dwelling. 

For  he  shall  give  his  angels  charge  over  thee,  to 
keep  thee  in  all  thy  ways. 

They  shall  bear  thee  up  in  their  hands,  lest  thou 
dash  thy  foot  against  a  stone. 

Thou  shalt  tread  upon  the  lion  and  adder:  the 
young  lion  and  the  dragon  shalt  thou  trample  under 
feet. 

Because  he  hath  set  his  love  upon  me,  therefore 
will  I  deliver  him :  I  will  set  him  on  high,  because 
he  hath  known  my  name. 

He  shall  call  upon  me,  and  I  will  answer  him :  I 


The  18th  Day.  PSALMS.  85 

will  be  with  him  in  trouble ;  I  will  deliver  him,  and 
honor  him. 

With  long  life  will  I  satisfy  him,  and  show  him 
my  salvation. 


THE    EIGHTEENTH     DAY. 

flowing  Jprager. 
PSALM  92. 

TT  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the  LORD, 
•*•  and  to  sing  praises  unto  thy  name,  O  Most  High  : 

To  show  forth  thy  loving-kindness  in  the  morn- 
ing, and  thy  faithfulness  every  night. 

For  thou,  LORD,  hast  made  me  glad  through  thy 
work :  I  will  triumph  in  the  works  of  thy  hands. 

O  LORD,  how  great  are  thy  works !  and  thy 
thoughts  are  very  deep. 

A  brutish  man  knoweth  not ;  neither  doth  a  fool 
understand  this. 

When  the  wicked  spring  as  the  grass,  and  when 
all  the  workers  of  iniquity  do  flourish ;  it  is  that 
they  shall  be  destroyed  forever : 

But  thou,  LORD,  art  most  high  for  evermore. 

For,  lo,  thine  enemies,  O  LORD,  for,  lo,  thine  ene- 
mies shall  perish  ;  all  the  workers  of  iniquity  shall 
be  scattered. 

The  righteous  shall  flourish  like  the  palm-tree : 
he  shall  grow  like  a  cedar  in  Lebanon. 

Those  that  be  planted  in  the  house  of  the  LORD 
shall  flourish  in  the  courts  of  our  God. 


88  PSALMS.  The  18th  Day. 

They  shall  still  bring  forth  fruit  in  old  age ;  they 
shall  be  fat  and  flourishing; 

To  show  that  the  LORD  is  upright:  he  is  my 
rock,  and  there  is  no  unrighteousness  in  him. 

PSALM  93. 

'"THE  LORD  reigneth,  he  is  clothed  with  majesty; 
the  LORD  is  clothed  with  strength,  wherewith 
he  hath  girded  himself:  the  world  also  is  stablished, 
that  it  cannot  be  moved. 

Thy  throne  is  established  of  old:  thou  art  from 
everlasting. 

The  floods  have  lifted  up,  O  LORD,  the  floods 
have  lifted  up  their  voice ;  the  floods  lift  up  their 
waves. 

The  LORD  on  high  is  mightier  than  the  noise  of 
many  waters,  yea,  than  the  mighty  waves  of  the  sea. 

Thy  testimonies  are  very  sure  :  holiness  becometh 
thine  house,  O  LORD,  forever. 


(Eoening 

PSALM  95. 

COME,  let  us  sing   unto  the   LORD:   let  us 
make  a  joyful  noise  to  the  Rock  of  our  sal- 
vation. 

Let  us  come  before  his  presence  with  thanks- 
giving, and  make  a  joyful  noise  unto  him  with 
psalms. 

For  the  LORD  is  a  great  God,  and  a  great  King 
above  all  gods. 


The  18th  Day.  PSALMS.  87 

In  his  hand  are  the  deep  places  of  the  earth :  the 
strength  of  the  hills  is  his  also. 

The  sea  is  his,  and  he  made  it:  and  his  hands 
formed  the  dry  land. 

O  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down :  let  us 
kneel  before  the  LORD  our  maker. 

For  he  is  our  God  ;  and  we  are  the  people  of  his 
pasture,  and  the  sheep  of  his  hand. 

To-day  if  ye  will  hear  his  voice,  harden  not  your 
heart,  as  in  the  provocation,  and  as  in  the  day  of 
temptation  in  the  wilderness : 

When  your  fathers  tempted  me,  proved  me,  and 
saw  my  work. 

Forty  years  long  was  I  grieved  with  this  genera- 
tion, and  said,  It  is  a  people  that  do  err  in  their 
heart,  and  they  have  not  known  my  ways : 

Unto  whom  I  sware  in  my  wrath  that  they  should 
not  enter  into  my  rest. 

PSALM  96. 

OSING  unto  the  LORD  a  new  song:  sing  unto 
the  LORD,  all  the  earth. 

Sing  unto  the  LORD,  bless  his  name ;  show  forth 
his  salvation  from  day  to  day. 

Declare  his  glory  among  the  heathen,  his  wonders 
among  all  people. 

For  the  LORD  is  great,  and  greatly  to  be  praised : 
he  is  to  be  feared  above  all  gods. 

For  all  the  gods  of  the  nations  are  idols :  but  the 
LORD  made  the  heavens. 

Honor  and  majesty  are  before  him  :  strength  and 
beauty  are  in  his  sanctuary. 


88  PSALMS.  The  19th  Day. 

Give  unto  the  LORD,  O  ye  kindreds  of  the  people, 
give  unto  the  LORD  glory  and  strength. 

Give  unto  the  LORD  the  glory  due  unto  his  name : 
bring  an  offering,  and  come  into  his  courts. 

O  worship  the  LORD  in  the  beauty  of  holiness : 
fear  before  him,  all  the  earth. 

Say  among  the  heathen  that  the  LORD  reigneth : 
the  world  also  shall  be  established  that  it  shall  not 
be  moved  :  he  shall  judge  the  people  righteously. 

Let  the  heavens  rejoice,  and  let  the  earth  be  glad  ; 
let  the  sea  roar,  and  the  fullness  thereof. 

Let  the  field  be  joyful,  and  all  that  is  therein : 
then  shall  all  the  trees  of  the  wood,  rejoice  before 
the  LORD  : 

For  he  cometh,  for  he  cometh  to  judge  the  earth  : 
he  shall  judge  the  world  with  righteousness,  and 
the  people  with  his  truth. 


THE     NINETEENTH     DAY. 


PSALM  97. 

""THE  LORD  reigneth;  let  the  earth  rejoice;  let  the 
multitude  of  isles  be  glad  thereof. 

Clouds  and  darkness  are  round  about  him  :  right- 
eousness and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  his 
throne. 

A  fire  goeth  before  him,  and  burneth  up  his  ene- 
mies round  about. 

His  lightnings  enlightened  the  world:  the  earth 
saw,  and  trembled. 

The  hills  melted  like  wax  at  the  presence  of  the 


The  19th  Day.  PSALMS.  89 

LORD,  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord  of  the  whole 
earth. 

The  heavens  decjare  his  righteousness,  and  all  the 
people  see  his  glory. 

For  thou,  LORD,  art  high  above  all  the  earth : 
thou  art  exalted  far  above  all  gods. 

Ye  that  love  the  LORD,  hate  evil :  he  preserveth 
the  souls  of  his  saints ;  he  delivereth  them  out  of 
the  hand  of  the  wicked. 

Light  is  sown  for  the  righteous,  and  gladness  for 
the  upright  in  heart. 

Rejoice  in  the  LORD,  ye  righteous;  and  give 
thanks  at  the  remembrance  of  his  holiness. 

PSALM  98. 

SING  unto  the  LORD  a  new  song  ;  for  he  hath 
done  marvelous  things:  his  right  hand,  and  his 
holy  arm,  hath  gotten  him  the  victory. 

The  LORD  hath  made  known  his  salvation  :  his 
righteousness  hath  he  openly  showed  in  the  sight 
of  the  heathen. 

He  hath  remembered  his  mercy  and  his  truth 
toward  the  house  of  Israel:  all  the  ends  of  the 
earth  have  seen  the  salvation  of  our  God. 

Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  LORD,  all  the  earth : 
make  a  loud  noise,  and  rejoice,  and  sing  praise. 

Let  the  sea  roar,  and  the  fullness  thereof;  the 
world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands:  let  the  hills  be 
joyful  together  before  the  LORD  ; 

For  he  cometh  to  judge  the  earth  :  with  righteous- 
ness shall  he  judge  the  world,  and  the  people  with 
equity. 


90  PSALMS.  The  19th  Day. 

PSALM  99. 

TTHE  LORD  reigneth;  let  the  people  tremble:  he 
sitteth  between  the  cherubim ;  let  the  earth  be 
moved. 

The  LORD  is  great  in  Zion  ;  and  he  is  high  above 
all  the  people. 

Let  them  praise  thy  great  and  terrible  name ;  for 
it  is  holy. 

Exalt  ye  the  LORD  our  God,  and  worship  at  his 
footstool ;  for  he  is  holy. 

Exalt  the  LORD  our  God,  and  worship  at  his  holy 
hill ;  for  the  LORD  our  God  is  holy. 


Owning 
PSALM  100. 

JVAAKE  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  LORD,  all  ye 
m  lands. 

Serve  the  LORD  with  gladness:  come  before  his 
presence  with  singing. 

Know  ye  that  the  LORD  he  is  God :  it  is  he  that 
hath  made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves ;  we  are  his 
people,  and  the  sheep  of  his  pasture. 

Enter  into  his  gates  with  thanksgiving,  and  into 
his  courts  with  praise :  be  thankful  unto  him,  and 
bless  his  name. 

For  the  LORD  is  good;  his  mercy  is  everlasting; 
and  his  truth  endureth  to  all  generations. 


The  19th  Day.  PSALMS.  91 

PSALM  102. 

LJ  EAR  my  prayer,  O  LORD,  and  let  my  cry  come 
unto  thee. 

Hide  not  thy  face  from  me  in  the  day  when  I  am 
in  trouble ;  incline  thine  ear  unto  me :  in  the  day 
when  I  call  answer  me  speedily. 

For  my  days  are  consumed  like  smoke,  and  my 
bones  are  burned  as  a  hearth. 

My  heart  is  smitten,  and  withered  like  grass ;  so 
that  I  forget  to  eat  my  bread. 

By  reason  of  the  voice  of  my  groaning  my  bones 
cleave  to  my  skin. 

I  am  like  a  pelican  of  the  wilderness :  I  am  like 
an  owl  of  the  desert. 

I  watch,  and  am  as  a  sparrow  alone  upon  the 
housetop. 

Mine  enemies  reproach  me  all  the  day ;  and  they 
that  are  mad  against  me  are  sworn  against  me. 

For  I  have  eaten  ashes  like  bread,  and  mingled 
my  drink  with  weeping, 

Because  of  thine  indignation  and  thy  wrath :  for 
thou  hast  lifted  me  up,  and  cast  me  down. 

My  days  are  like  a  shadow  that  declineth ;  and  I 
am  withered  like  grass. 

But  thou,  O  LORD,  shalt  endure  forever;  and  thy 
remembrance  unto  all  generations. 

Thou  shalt  arise,  and  have  mercy  upon  Zion : 
for  the  time  to  favor  her,  yea,  the  set  time,  is 
come. 

For  thy  servants  take  pleasure  in  her  stones,  and 
favor  the  dust  thereof. 

7—10 


92  PSALMS.  The  19th  Day. 

So  the  heathen  shall  fear  the  name  of  the  LORD, 
and  all  the  kings  of  the  earth  thy  glory. 

When  the  LORD  shall  build  up  Zion,  he  shall  ap- 
pear in  his  glory. 

He  will  regard  the  prayer  of  the  destitute,  and 
not  despise  their  prayer. 

This  shall  be  written  for  the  generation  to  come : 
and  the  people  which  shall  be  created  shall  praise 
the  LORD.  . 

For  he  hath  looked  down  from  the  height  of  his 
sanctuary;  from  heaven  did  the  LORD  behold  the 
earth ; 

To  hear  the  groaning  of  the  prisoner;  to  loose 
those  that  are  appointed  to  death  ; 

To  declare  the  name  of  the  LORD  in  Zion,  and 
his  praise  in  Jerusalem ; 

When  the  people  are  gathered  together,  and  the 
kingdoms,  to  serve  the  LORD. 

He  weakened  my  strength  in  the  way ;  he  short- 
ened my  days. 

I  said,  O  my  God,  take  me  not  away  in  the 
midst  of  my  days:  thy  years  are  throughout  all 
generations. 

Of  old  hast  thou  laid  the  foundation  of  the  earth  : 
and  the  heavens  are  the  work  of  thy  hands. 

They  shall  perish,  but  thou  shalt  endure :  yea,  all 
of  them  shall  wax  old  like  a  garment ;  as  a  vesture 
shalt  thou  change  them,  and  they  shall  be  changed  : 

But  thou  art  the  same,  and  thy  years  shall  have 
no  end. 

The  children  of  thy  servants  shall  continue,  aiid 
their  seed  shall  be  established  before  thee. 


The  20th  Day.  PSALMS.  93 

THE     TWENTIETH     DAY. 

Morning  Prajjer. 
PSALM  103. 

DLESS  the  LORD,  O  my  soul:  and  all  that  is 
within  me,  bless  his  holy  name. 

Bless  the  LORD,  O  my  soul,  and  forget  not  all  his 
benefits :  • 

Who  forgiveth  all  thine  iniquities;  who  healeth 
all  thy  diseases ; 

Who  redeemeth  thy  life  from  destruction  ;  who 
crowneth  thee  with  loving-kindness  and  tender 
mercies ; 

Who  satisfieth  thy  mouth  with  good  things ;  so 
that  thy  youth  is  renewed  like  the  eagle's. 

The  LORD  executeth  righteousness  and  judgment 
for  all  that  are  oppressed. 

He  made  known  his  ways  unto  Moses,  his  acts 
unto  the  children  of  Israel. 

The  LORD  is  merciful  and  gracious,  slow  to  anger, 
and  plenteous  in  mercy. 

He  will  not  always  chide:  neither  will  he  keep 
his  anger  forever. 

He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our  sins  ;  nor 
rewarded  us  according  to  our  iniquities. 

For  as  the  heaven  is  high  above  the  earth,  so 
great  is  his  mercy  toward  them  that  fear  him. 

As  far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west,  so  far  hath  he 
removed  our  transgressions  from  us. 

Like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  children,  so  the  LORD 
pitieth  them  that  fear  him. 


94  PSALMS.  The  20th  Day. 

For  he  knoweth  our  frame ;  he  remembereth  that 
we  are  dust. 

As  for  man,  his  days  are  as  grass :  as  a  flower  of 
the  field,  so  he  flourisheth. 

For  the  wind  passeth  over  it,  and  it  is  gone ;  and 
the  place  thereof  shall  know  it  no  more. 

But  the  mercy  of  the  LORD  is  from  everlasting  to 
everlasting  upon  them  that  fear  him,  and  his  right- 
eousness unto  children's  children ; 

To  such  as  keep  his  covenant,  and  to  those  that 
remember  his  commandments  to  do  them. 

The  LORD  hath  prepared  his  throne  in  the 
heavens ;  and  his  kingdom  ruleth  over  all. 

Bless  the  LORD,  ye  his  angels,  that  excel  in 
strength,  that  do  his  commandments,  hearkening 
unto  the  voice  of  his  word. 

Bless  ye  the  LORD,  all  ye  his  hosts;  ye  ministers 
of  his,  that  do  his  pleasure. 

Bless  the  LORD,  all  his  works  in  all  places  of  his 
dominion :  bless  the  LORD,  O  my  soul. 


PSALM  104. 

LESS  the  LORD,  O  my  soul.    O  LORD  my 
God,  thou   art   very   great;   thou  art  clothed 
with  honor  and  majesty : 

Who  coverest  thyself  with  light  as  with  a  gar- 
ment: who  stretchest  out  the  heavens  like  a 
curtain : 

Who  layeth  the  beams  of  his  chambers  in  the 


The  20th  Day.  PsAIiMS.  95 

waters:  who  maketh  the  clouds  his  chariot:  who 
walketh  upon  the  wings  of  the  wind : 

Who  maketh  his  angels  spirits;  his  ministers  a 
flaming  fire : 

Who  laid  the  foundations  of  the  earth,  that  it 
should  not  be  removed  forever. 

Thou  coveredst  it  with  the  deep  as  with  a  gar- 
ment :  the  waters  stood  above  the  mountains. 

At  thy  rebuke  they  fled ;  .at  the  voice  of  thy 
thunder  they  hasted  away. 

They  go  up  by  the  mountains ;  they  go  down  by 
the  valleys  unto  the  place  which  thou  hast  founded 
for  them. 

Thou  hast  set  a  bound  that  they  may  not  pass 
over;  that  they  turn  not  again  to  cover  the 
earth. 

He  sendeth  the  springs  into  the  valleys,  which 
run  among  the  hills. 

They  give  drink  to  every  beast  of  the  field :  the 
wild  asses  quench  their  thirst. 

By  them  shall  the  fowls  of  the  heaven  have  their 
habitation,  which  sing  among  the  branches. 

He  watereth  the  hills  from  his  chambers:  the 
earth  is  satisfied  with  the  fruit  of  thy  works. 

He  causeth  the  grass  to  grow  for  the  cattle,  and 
herb  for  the  service  of  man :  that  he  may  bring 
forth  food  out  of  the  earth ; 

And  wine  that  maketh  glad  the  heart  of  man, 
and  oil  to  make  his  face  to  shine,  and  bread  which 
strengtheneth  man's  heart. 

The  trees  of  the  LORD  are  full  of  sap ;  the  cedars 
of  Lebanon,  which  he  hath  planted  ; 


96  PSALMS.  The  20th  Day. 

Where  the  birds  make  their  nests :  as  for  the 
stork,  the  fir-trees  are  her  house. 

The  high  hills  are  a  refuge  for  the  wild  goats ; 
and  the  rocks  for  the  conies. 

He  appointed  the  moon  for  seasons:  the  sun 
knovveth  his  going  down. 

Thou  makest  darkness,  and  it  is  night :  wherein 
all  the  beasts  of  the  forest  do  creep  forth. 

The  young  lions  roar  after  their  prey,  and  seek 
their  meat  from  God. 

The  sun  ariseth,  they  gather  themselves  together, 
and  lay  them  down  in  their  dens. 

Man  goeth  forth  unto  his  work  and  to  his  labor 
until  the  evening. 

O  LORD,  how  manifold  are  thy  works !  in  wisdom 
hast  thou  made  them  all :  the  earth  is  full  of  thy 
riches. 

So  is  this  great  and  wide  sea,  wherein  are  things 
creeping  innumerable,  both  small  and  great  beasts. 

There  go  the  ships :  there  is  that  leviathan,  whom 
thou  hast  made  to  play  therein. 

These  wait  all  upon  thee  ;  that  thou  mayest  give 
them  their  meat  in  due  season. 

That  thou  givest  them  they  gather:  thou  openest 
thine  hand,  they  are  filled  with  good. 

Thou  hidest  thy  face,  they  are  troubled  :  thou 
takest  away  their  breath,  they  die,  and  return  to 
their  dust. 

Thou  sendest  forth  thy  spirit,  they  are  created : 
and  thou  renewest  the  face  of  the  earth. 

The  glory  of  the  LORD  shall  endure  forever :  the 
LORD  shall  rejoice  in  his  works. 


Tho  21st  Day.  PSALMS.  97 

He  looketh  on  the  earth,  and  it  trembleth:  he 
toucheth  the  hills,  and  they  smoke. 

I  will  sing  unto  the  LORD  as  long  as  I  live :  I  will 
sing  praise  to  my  God  while  I  have  my  being. 

My  meditation  of  him  shall  be  sweet :  I  will  be 
glad  in  the  LORD. 

Let  the  sinners  be  consumed  out  of  the  earth, 
and  let  the  wicked  be  no  more.  Bless  thou  the 
LORD,  O  my  soul.  Praise  ye  the  LORD. 


THE    TWENTY-FIRST    DAY. 

morning  fJraser. 
PSALM  107.— Part  1. 

GIVE  thanks  unto  the  LORD,  for  he  is  good : 
for  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

Let  the  redeemed  of  the  LORD  say  so,  whom  he 
hath  redeemed  from  the  hand  of  the  enemy ; 

And  gathered  them  out  of  the  lands,  from  the 
east,  and  from  the  west,  from  the  north,  and  from 
the  south. 

They  wandered  in  the  wilderness  in  a  solitary 
way ;  they  found  no  city  to  dwell  in. 

Hungry  and  thirsty,  their  soul  fainted  in  them. 

Then  they  cried  unto  the  LORD  in  their  trouble, 
and  he  delivered  them  out  of  their  distresses. 

And  he  led  them  forth  by  the  right  way,  that 
they  might  go  to  a  city  of  habitation. 

O  that  men  would  praise  the  LORD  for  his  good- 
ness, and  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of 
men! 


98  PSALMS.  The  21st  Day. 

For  he  satisfieth  the  longing  soul,  and  filleth  the 
hungry  soul  with  goodness. 

Such  as  sit  in  darkness  and  in  the  shadow  of 
death,  being  bound  in  affliction  and  iron ; 

Because  they  rebelled  against  the  words  of  God, 
and  contemned  the  counsel  of  the  Most  High  : 

Therefore  he  brought  down  their  heart  with  la- 
bor ;  they  fell  down,  and  there  was  none  to  help. 

Then  they  cried  unto  the  LORD  in  their  trouble, 
and  he  saved  them  out  of  their  distresses. 

He  brought  them  out  of  darkness  and  the  shadow 
of  death,  and  brake  their  bands  in  sunder. 

O  that  men  would  praise  the  LORD  for  his  good- 
ness, and  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of 
men ! 

For  he  hath  broken  the  gates  of  brass,  and  cut 
the  bars  of  iron  in  sunder. 

Fools,  because  of  their  transgression,  and  because 
of  their  iniquities,  are  afflicted. 

Their  soul  abhorreth  all  manner  of  meat ;  and 
they  draw  near  unto  the  gates  of  death. 

Then  they  cry  unto  the  LORD  in  their  trouble, 
and  he  saveth  them  out  of  their  distresses. 

He  sent  his  word,  and  healed  them,  and  delivered 
them  from  their  destructions. 

O  that  men  would  praise  the  LORD  for  his  good- 
ness, and  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of 
men ! 

And  let  them  sacrifice  the  sacrifices  of  thanks- 
giving, and  declare  his  works  with  rejoicing. 


The  21st  Day.  PSALMS.  99 


(Keening 
PSALM  107.—  Part  2. 

'"FHEY  that  go  down  to  the  sea  in  ships,  that  do 
business  in  great  waters  ; 

These  see  the  works  of  the  LORD,  and  his  won- 
ders in  the  deep. 

For  he  commandeth,  and  raiseth  the  stormy  wind, 
which  lifteth  up  the  waves  thereof. 

They  mount  up  to  the  heaven,  they  go  down 
again  to  the  depths  :  their  soul  is  melted  because 
of  trouble. 

They  reel  to  and  fro,  and  stagger  like  a  drunken 
man,  and  are  at  their  wit's  end. 

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Then  they  cry  unto  the  LORD  in  their  trouble, 
and  he.bringeth  them  out  of  their  distresses. 

He  maketh  the  storm  a  calm,  so  that  the  waves 
thereof  are  still. 

Then  are  they  glad  because  they  be  quiet  ;  so  he 
bringeth  them  unto  their  desired  haven. 

O  that  men  would  praise  the  LORD  for  his  good- 
ness, and  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of 
men  ! 

Let  them  exalt  him  also  in  the  congregation  of 
the  people,  and  praise  him  in  the  assembly  of  the 
elders. 

He  turneth  rivers  into  a  wilderness,  and  the 
water-springs  into  dry  ground  ; 

A  fruitful  land  into  barrenness,  for  the  wicked- 
ness of  them  that  dwell  therein. 

He  turneth  the  wilderness  into  a  standing  water, 
and  dry  ground  into  water-springs. 


100  PSALMS.  The  22d  Day. 

And  there  he  maketh  the  hungry  to  dwell,  that 
they  may  prepare  a  city  for  habitation ; 

And  sow  the  fields,  and  plant  vineyards,  which 
may  yield  fruits  of  increase. 

He  blesseth  them  also,  so  that  they  are  multiplied 
greatly  ;  and  suffereth  not  their  cattle  to  decrease. 

Again,  they  are  minished  and  brought  low  through 
oppression,  affliction,  and  sorrow. 

He  poureth  contempt  upon  princes,  and  causeth 
them  to  wander  in  the  wilderness,  where  there  is 
no  way. 

Yet  setteth  he  the  poor  on  high  from  affliction, 
and  maketh  him  families  like  a  flock. 

The  righteous  shall  see  it,  and  rejoice:  and  all 
iniquity  shall  stop  her  mouth. 

Whoso  is  wise,  and  will  observe  these  things, 
even  they  shall  understand  the  loving-kindness  of 
the  LORD. 


THE    TWENTY-SECOND    DAY. 


PSALM  111. 

T  WILL  praise  the  LORD  with  my  whole  heart,  in 
*•  the  assembly  of  the  upright,  and  in  the  congre- 
gation. 

The  works  of  the  LORD  are  great,  sought  out  of 
all  them  that  have  pleasure  therein. 

His  work  is  honorable  and  glorious:  and  his 
righteousness  endureth  forever. 

He  hath  made  his  wonderful  works  to  be  remem- 


The  22d  Day.  PSALMS.  101 

bered :  the  LORD  is  gracious  and  full  of  com- 
passion. 

He  hath  given  meat  unto  them  that  fear  him  :  he 
will  ever  be  mindful  of  his  covenant. 

The  works  of  his  hands  are  verity  and  judgment ; 
all  his  commandments  are  sure. 

They  stand  fast  for  ever  and  ever,  and  are  done 
in  truth  and  uprightness. 

He  sent  redemption  unto  his  people:  he  hath 
commanded  his  covenant  forever :  holy  and  reverend 
is  his  name. 

The  fear  of  the  LORD  is  the  beginning  of  wisdom  : 
a  good  understanding  have  all  they  that  do  his  com- 
mandments :  his  praise  endureth  forever. 

PSALM  112. 

DLESSED  is  the  man  that  feareth  the  LORD,  that 
*J  delighteth  greatly  in  his  commandments. 

His  seed  shall  be  mighty  upon  earth  :  the  genera- 
tion of  the  upright  shall  be  blessed. 

Wealth  and  riches  shall  be  in  his  house :  and  his 
righteousness  endureth  forever. 

Unto  the  upright  there  ariseth  light  in  the  dark- 
ness: he  is  gracious,  and  full  of  compassion,  and 
righteous. 

A  good  man  showeth  favor,  and  lendeth :  he  will 
guide  his  affairs  with  discretion. 

Surely  he  shall  not  be  moved  forever :  the  right- 
eous shall  be  in  everlasting  remembrance. 

He  shall  not  be  afraid  of  evil  tidings :  his  heart  is 
fixed,  trusting  in  the  LORD. 

He  hath  dispersed,  he  hath  given  to  the  poor; 


102  PSALMS.  The  22d  Day. 

his  righteousness  endureth  forever ;  his  horn  shall 
be  exalted  with  honor. 

The  wicked  shall  see  it,  and  be  grieved ;  he  shall 
gnash  with  his  teeth,  and  melt  away :  the  desire  of 
the  wicked  shall  perish. 

PSALM  113. 

DRAISE,  O  ye  servants  of  the  LORD,  praise  the 
*  name  of  the  LORD. 

Blessed  be  the  name  of  the  LORD  from  this  time 
forth  and  for  evermore. 

From  the  rising  of  the  sun  unto  the  going  down 
of  the  same  the  LORD'S  name  is  to  be  praised. 

The  LORD  is  high  above  all  nations,  and  his  glory 
above  the  heavens. 

Who  is  like  unto  the  LORD  our  God,  who  dwell- 
sth  on  high, 

Who  humbleth  himself  to  behold  the  things  that 
are  in  heaven,  and  in  the  earth  ! 

He  raiseth  up  the  poor  out  of  the  dust,  and  lifteth 
the  needy  out  of  the  dunghill ; 

That  he  may  set  him  with  princes,  even  with  the 
princes  of  his  people. 

He  maketh  the  barren  woman  to  keep  house,  and 
to  be  a  joyful  mother  of  children. 


PSALM  114. 

\17HEN  Israel  went  out  of  Egypt,  the  house  of 

Jacob  from  a  people  of  strange  language ; 
Judah  was  his  sanctuary,  and  Israel  his  dominion. 


The  22d  Day.  PSALMS.  103 

The  sea  saw  it,  and  fled :  Jordan  was  driven 
back. 

The  mountains  skipped  like  rams,  and  the  little 
hills  like  lambs. 

What  ailed  thee,  O  thou  sea,  that  thou  fleddest  ? 
thou  Jordan,  that  thou  wast  driven  back? 

Ye  mountains,  that  ye  skipped  like  rams ;  and  ye 
little  hills,  like  lambs  ? 

Tremble,  thou  earth,  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord, 
at  the  presence  of  the  God  of  Jacob  ; 

Which  turned  the  rock  into  a  standing  water,  the 
flint  into  a  fountain  of  waters. 

PSALM  115. 

1VTOT  unto  us,  O  LORD,  not  unto  us,  but  unto  thy 
*  ^  name  give  glory,  for  thy  mercy,  and  for  thy 
truth's  sake. 

Wherefore  should  the  heathen  say,  Where  is  now 
their  God  ? 

But  our  God  is  in  the  heavens:  he  hath  done 
whatsoever  he  hath  pleased. 

O  Israel,  trust  thou  in  the  LORD  :  he  is  their  help 
and  their  shield. 

O  house  of  Aaron,  trust  in  the  LORD  :  he  is  their 
help  and  their  shield. 

Ye  that  fear  the  LORD,  trust  in  the  LORD :  he  is 
their  help  and  their  shield. 

The  LORD  hath  been  mindful  of  us :  he  will  bless 
us ;  he  will  bless  the  house  of  Israel ;  he  will  bless 
the  house  of  Aaron. 

He  will  bless  them  that  fear  the  LORD,  both 
small  and  great. 


104  PSALMS.  The  23d  Day. 

The  LORD  shall  increase  you  more  and  more, 
you  and  your  children. 

Ye  are  blessed  of  the  LORD  which  made  heaven 
and  earth. 

The  heaven,  even  the  heavens,  are  the  LORD'S: 
but  the  earth  hath  he  given  to  the  children  of  men. 

The  dead  praise  not  the  LORD,  neither  any  that 
go  down  into  silence. 

But  we  will  bless  the  LORD  from  this  time  forth 
and  for  evermore.  Praise  the  LORD. 


THE    TWENTY-THIRD    DAY. 

iflorning  ^rager. 
PSALM  116. 

T  LOVE  the  LORD,  because  he  hath  heard  my 
*•  voice  and  my  supplications. 

Because  he  hath  inclined  his  ear  unto  me,  there- 
fore will  I  call  upon  him  as  long  as  I  live. 

The  sorrows  of  death  compassed  me,  and  the 
pains  of  hell  gat  hold  upon  me :  I  found  trouble 
and  sorrow. 

Then  called  I  upon  the  name  of  the  LORD  ;  O 
LORD,  I  beseech  thee,  deliver  my  soul. 

Gracious  is  the  LORD,  and  righteous ;  yea,  our 
God  is  merciful. 

The  LORD  preserveth  the  simple :  I  was  brought 
low,  and  he  helped  me. 

Return  unto  thy  rest,  O  my  soul ;  for  the  LORD 
hath  dealt  bountifully  with  thee. 


The  23d  Day.  PSALMS.  105 

For  thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from  death,  mine 
eyes  from  tears,  and  my  feet  from  falling. 

I  will  walk  before  the  LORD  in  the  land  of  the 
living. 

I  believed,  therefore  have  I  spoken :  I  was  greatly 
afflicted : 

I  said  in  my  haste,  All  men  are  liars. 

What  shall  I  render  unto  the  LORD  for  all  his 
benefits  toward  me  ? 

I  will  take  the  cup  of  salvation,  and  call  upon  the 
name  of  the  LORD. 

I  will  pay  my  vows  unto  the  LORD  now  in  the 
presence  of  all  his  people. 

Precious  in  the  sight  of  the  LORD  is  the  death  of 
his  saints. 

0  LORD,  truly  I  am  thy  servant ;  I  am  thy  serv- 
ant, and   the   son  of  thine  handmaid :   thou   hast 
loosed  my  bonds. 

1  will  offer  to  thee  the  sacrifice  of  thanksgiving, 
and  will  call  upon  the  name  of  the  LORD. 

I  will  pay  my  vows  unto  the  LORD  now  in  the 
presence  of  all  his  people, 

In  the  courts  of  the  LORD'S  house,  in  the  midst 
of  thee,  O  Jerusalem.  Praise  ye  the  LORD. 

PSALM  117. 

PRAISE  the  LORD,  all  ye  nations :  praise  him, 

all  ye  people. 
For  his  merciful  kindness  is  great  toward  us  :  and 
the  truth  of  the  LORD  endureth  forever.     Praise  ye 
the  LORD. 


106  PSALMS.  The  23d  Day. 


(Eoening 
PSALM  118. 

GIVE  thanks  unto  the  LORD  ;  for  he  is  good  : 
because  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 

Let  Israel  now  say,  that  his  mercy  endureth 
forever. 

Let  the  house  of  Aaron  now  say,  that  his  mercy 
endureth  forever. 

Let  them  now  that  fear  the  LORD  say,  that  his 
mercy  endureth  forever. 

'   I  called  upon  the  LORD  in  distress:  the  LORD 
answered  me,  and  set  me  in  a  large  place. 

The  LORD  is  on  my  side  ;  I  will  not  fear  :  what 
can  man  do  unto  me  ? 

The  LORD  taketh  my  part  with  them  that  help 
me  :  therefore  shall  I  see  my  desire  upon  them  that 
hate  me. 

It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  LORD  than  to  put  con- 
fidence in  man. 

It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  LORD  than  to  put  con- 
fidence in  princes. 

All  nations  compassed  me  about  :  but  in  the 
name  of  the  LORD  will  I  destroy  them. 

They  compassed  me  about  ;  yea,  they  compassed 
me  about  :  but  in  the  name  of  the  LORD  I  will  de- 
stroy them. 

They  compassed  me  about  like  bees  ;  they  are 
quenched  as  the  fire  of  thorns  :  for  in  the  name  of 
the  LORD  I  will  destroy  them. 

Thou  hast  thrust  sore  at  me  that  I  might  fall  : 
but  the  LORD  helped  me. 


The  23d  Day.  PSALMS.  107 

The  LORD  is  my  strength  and  song,  and  is  be- 
come my  salvation. 

The  voice  of  rejoicing  and  salvation  is  in  the 
tabernacles  of  the  righteous :  the  right  hand  of  the 
LORD  doeth  valiantly. 

The  right  hand  of  the  LORD  is  exalted :  the  right 
hand  of  the  LORD  doeth  valiantly. 

I  shall  not  die,  but  live,  and  declare  the  works  of 
the  LORD. 

The  LORD  hath  chastened  me  sore :  but  he  hath 
not  given  me  over  unto  death. 

Open  to  me  the  gates  of  righteousness :  I  will  go 
into  them,  and  I  will  praise  the  LORD  : 

This  gate  of  the  LORD,  into  which  the  righteous 
shall  enter. 

I  will  praise  thee:  for  thou  hast  heard  me,  and 
art  become  my  salvation. 

The  stone  which  the  builders  refused  is  become 
the  head  stone  of  the  corner. 

This  is  the  LORD'S  doing ;  it  is  marvelous  in  our 
eyes. 

This  is  the  day  which  the  LORD  hath  made ;  we 
will  rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it. 

Save  now,  I  beseech  thee,  O  LORD  :  O  LORD,  I 
beseech  thee,  send  now  prosperity. 

Blessed  be  he  that  cometh  in  the  name  of  the 
LORD  :  we  have  blessed  you  out  of  the  house  of 
the  LORD. 

God  is  the  LORD,  which  hath  showed  us  light : 
bind  the  sacrifice  with  cords,  even  unto  the  horns 
of  the  altar. 

8—11 


108  PSALMS.  The  24th  Day. 

Thou  art  my  God,  and  I  will  praise  thee:  thou 
art  my  God,  I  will  exalt  thee. 

O  give  thanks  unto  the  LORD ;  for  he  is  good : 
for  his  mercy  endureth  forever. 


THE    TWENTY-FOURTH    DAY. 

Morning  pragcr. 

PSALM  119.— Part  1. 

DLESSED  are  the  undefiled  in  the  way,  who 
*-*  walk  in  the  law  of  the  LORD. 

Blessed  are  they  that  keep  his  testimonies,  and 
that  seek  him  with  the  whole  heart. 

They  also  do  no  iniquity :  they  walk  in  his  ways. 

Thou  hast  commanded  us  to  keep  thy  precepts 
diligently. 

0  that  my  ways  were  directed  to  keep  thy  stat- 
utes! 

Then  shall  I  not  be  ashamed,  when  I  have  respect 
unto  all  thy  commandments. 

1  will  praise  thee  with  uprightness  of  heart,  when 
I  shall  have  learned  thy  righteous  judgments. 

I  will  keep  thy  statutes :  O  forsake  me  not  utterly. 

\  WHEREWITHAL  shall  a  young  man  cleanse  his 
*  *  way?  by  taking  heed  thereto  according  to  thy 
word. 

With  my  whole  heart  have  I  sought  thee :  O  let 
me  not  wander  from  thy  commandments. 

Thy  word  have  I  hid  in  mine  heart,  that  I  might 
not  sin  against  thee. 


The  21f.li  Day.  PSALMS.  109 

Blessed  art  thou,  O  LORD  :  teach  me  thy  stat- 
utes. 

With  my  lips  have  I  declared  all  the  judgments 
of  thy  mouth. 

I  have  rejoiced  in  the  way  of  thy  testimonies,  as 
much  as  in  all  riches. 

I  will  meditate  in  thy  precepts,  and  have  respect 
unto  thy  ways. 

I  will  delight  myself  in  thy  statutes  :  I  will  not 
forget  thy  word. 


bountifully  with  thy  servant,  that  I  may 
live,  and  keep  thy  word. 

Open  thou  mine  eyes,  that  I  may  behold  won- 
drous things  out  of  thy  law. 

I  am  a  stranger  in  the  earth  :  hide  not  thy  com- 
mandments from  me. 

My  soul  breaketh  for  the  longing  that  it  hath 
unto  thy  judgments  at  all  times. 

Thou  hast  rebuked  the  proud  that  are  cursed, 
which  do  err  from  thy  commandments. 

Remove  from  me  reproach  and  contempt  ;  for  I 
have  kept  thy  testimonies. 

Princes  also  did  sit  and  speak  against  me:  but 
thy  servant  did  meditate  in  thy  statutes; 

Thy  testimonies  also  are  my  delight,  and  my 
counselors. 

JVA  Y  soul  cleaveth  unto  the  dust  :  quicken  thou  me 
'  *  *  according  to  thy  word. 

I  have  declared  my  ways,  and  thou  heardest  me  : 
teach  me  thy  statutes. 


110  PSAIiMS.  The  24th  Day. 

Make  me  to  understand  the  way  of  thy  precepts : 
so  shall  I  talk  of  thy  wondrous  works. 

My  soul  melteth  for  heaviness :  strengthen  thou 
me  according  unto  thy  word. 

Remove  from  me  the  way  of  lying :  and  grant  me 
thy  law  graciously. 

I  have  chosen  the  way  of  truth:  thy  judgments 
have  I  laid  before  me. 

I  have  stuck  unto  thy  testimonies :  O  LORD,  put 
me  not  to  shame. 

I  will  run  the  way  of  thy  commandments,  when 
thou  shalt  enlarge  my  heart. 


fhramr. 
PSALM  119.— Part  2. 

T^EACH  me,  O  LORD,  the  way  of  thy  statutes; 
and  I  shall  keep  it  unto  the  end. 

Give  me  understanding,  and  I  shall  keep  thy  law ; 
yea,  I  shall  observe  it  with  my  whole  heart. 

Make  me  to   go  in  the  path  of  thy  command- 
ments ;  for  therein  do  I  delight. 

Incline  my  heart  unto  thy  testimonies,  and  not  to 
covetousness. 

Turn  away  mine  eyes  from  beholding  vanity  ;  and 
quicken  thou  me  in  thy  way. 

Stablish  thy  word  unto  thy  servant,  who  is  de- 
voted to  thy  fear. 

Turn  away  my  reproach  which  I   fear:  for  thy 
judgments  are  good. 

Behold,  I  have  longed  after  thy  precepts  :  quicken 
me  in  thy  righteousness. 


The  24th  Day.  PSALMS.  Ill 

T  ET  thy  mercies  come  also  unto  me,  O  LORD, 
^  even  thy  salvation,  according  to  thy  word. 

So  shall  I  have  wherewith  to  answer  him  that  re- 
proacheth  me :  for  I  trust  in  thy  word. 

And  take  not  the  word  of  truth  utterly  out  of  my 
mouth ;  for  I  have  hoped  in  thy  judgments. 

So  shall  I  keep  thy  law  continually  for  ever  and 
ever. 

And  I  will  walk  at  liberty :  for  I  seek  thy  precepts. 

I  will  speak  of  thy  testimonies  also  before  kings, 
and  will  not  be  ashamed. 

And  I  will  delight  myself  in  thy  commandments, 
which  I  have  loved. 

My  hands  also  will  I  lift  up  unto  thy  command- 
ments, which  I  have  loved ;  and  I  will  meditate  in 
thy  statutes. 

DEMEMBER  the  word  unto  thy  servant,  upon 
*^  which  thou  hast  caused  me  to  hope. 

This  is  my  comfort  in  my  affliction  :  for  thy  word 
hath  quickened  me. 

The  proud  have  had  me  greatly  in  derision :  yet 
have  I  not  declined  from  thy  law. 

I  remembered  thy  judgments  of  old,  O  LORD  ; 
and  have  comforted  myself. 

Horror  hath  taken  hold  upon  me  because  of  the 
wicked  that  forsake  thy  law. 

Thy  statutes  have  been  my  songs  in  the  house  of 
my  pilgrimage. 

I  have  remembered  thy  name,  O  LORD,  in  the 
night,  and  have  kept  thy  law. 

This  I  had,  because  I  kept  thy  precepts. 


112  PSALMS.  The  25th  Day. 

'"THOU  art  my  portion,  O  LORD :  I  have  said  that 
I  would  keep  thy  words. 

I  entreated  thy  favor  with  my  whole  heart :  be 
merciful  unto  me  according  to  thy  word. 

I  thought  on  my  ways,  and  turned  my  feet  unto 
thy  testimonies. 

I  made  haste,  and  delayed  not  to  keep  thy  com- 
mandments. 

The  bands  of  the  wicked  have  robbed  me :  but  I 
have  not  forgotten  thy  law. 

At  midnight  I  will  rise  to  give  thanks  unto  thee 
because  of  thy  righteous  judgments. 

I  am  a  companion  of  all  them  that  fear  thee,  and 
of  them  that  keep  thy  precepts. 

The  earth,  O  LORD,  is  full  of  thy  mercy :  teach 
me  thy  statutes. 


THE   TWENTY-FIFTH    DAY. 

ittorning  JJraser. 
PSALM  119.— Part  3. 

'THOU  hast  dealt  well  with  thy  servant,  O  LORD, 
*  according  unto  thy  word. 

Teach  me  good  judgment  and  knowledge:  for  I 
have  believed  thy  commandments. 

Before  I  was  afflicted  I  went  astray:  but  now 
have  I  kept  thy  word. 

Thou  art  good,  and  doest  good :  teach  me  thy 
statutes. 

The  proud  have  forged  a  lie  against  me :  but  I 
will  keep  thy  precepts  with  my  whole  heart. 


The  25th  Day.  PSALMS.  113 

Their  heart  is  as  fat  as  grease:  but  I  delight  in 
thy  law. 

It  is  good  for  me  that  I  have  been  afflicted ;  that 
I  might  learn  thy  statutes. 

The  law  of  thy  mouth  is  better  unto  me  than 
thousands  of  gold  and  silver. 


'"THY  hands  have  made  me  and  fashioned  me: 
*  give  me  understanding,  that  I  may  learn  thy 
commandments. 

They  that  fear  thee  will  be  glad  when  they  see 
me ;  because  I  have  hoped  in  thy  word. 

I  know,  O  LORD,  that  thy  judgments  are  right, 
and  that  thou  in  faithfulness  hast  afflicted  me. 

Let,  I  pray  thee,  thy  merciful  kindness  be  for 
my  comfort,  according  to  thy  word  unto  thy  serv- 
ant. 

Let  thy  tender  mercies  come  unto  me,  that  I  may 
live :  for  thy  law  is  my  delight. 

Let  the  proud  be  ashamed ;  for  they  dealt  per- 
versely with  me  without  a  cause :  but  I  will  medi- 
tate in  thy  precepts. 

Let  those  that  fear  thee  turn  unto  me,  and  those 
that  have  known  thy  testimonies. 

Let  my  heart  be  sound  in  thy  statutes  ;  that  I  be 
not  ashamed. 

Y  soul  fainteth  for  thy  salvation :  but  I  hope  in 

thy  word. 

Mine  eyes  fail  for  thy  word,  saying,  When  wilt 
thou  comfort  me  ? 


114  PSALMS.  The  25th  Day. 

For  I  am  become  like  a  bottle  in  the  smoke ;  yet 
do  I  not  forget  thy  statutes. 

How  many  are  the  days  of  thy  servant  ?  when  wilt 
thou  execute  judgment  on  them  that  persecute 
me? 

The  proud  have  digged  pits  for  me,  which  are  not 
after  thy  law. 

All  thy  commandments  are  faithful :  they  perse- 
cute me  wrongfully ;  help  thou  me. 

They  had  almost  consumed  me  upon  earth ;  but 
I  forsook  not  thy  precepts. 

Quicken  me  after  thy  loving-kindness ;  so  shall  I 
keep  the  testimony  of  thy  mouth. 


COREVER,  O  LORD,  thy  word  is  settled  in 
*  heaven. 

Thy  faithfulness  is  unto  all  generations:  thou 
hast  established  the  earth,  and  it  abideth. 

They  continue  this  day  according  to  thine  ordi- 
nances :  for  all  are  thy  servants. 

Unless  thy  law  had  been  my  delights,  I  should 
then  have  perished  in  mine  affliction. 

I  will  never  forget  thy  precepts :  for  with  them 
thou  hast  quickened  me. 

I  am  thine,  save  me ;  for  I  have  sought  thy  pre- 
cepts. 

The  wicked  have  waited  for  me  to  destroy  me : 
but  I  will  consider  thy  testimonies. 

I  have  seen  an  end  of  all  perfection :  but  thy 
commandment  is  exceeding  broad. 


The  25th  Day.  PSALMS.  115 

dfocning  fl reiser. 
PSALM  119.— Part  4. 

OHOW  I  love  thy  law  !  it  is  my  meditation  all 
the  day. 

Thou  through  thy  commandments  hast  made  me 
wiser  than  mine  enemies  :  for  they  are  ever  with  me. 

I  have  more  understanding  than  all  my  teachers : 
for  thy  testimonies  are  my  meditation. 

I  understand  more  than  the  ancients,  because  I 
keep  thy  precepts. 

I  have  refrained  my  feet  from  every  evil  way, 
that  I  might  keep  thy  word. 

I  have  not  departed  from  thy  judgments :  for 
thou  hast  taught  me. 

How  sweet  are  thy  words  unto  my  taste !  yea, 
sweeter  than  honey  to  my  mouth. 

Through  thy  precepts  I  get  understanding :  there- 
fore I  hate  every  false  way. 

'"THY  word  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet,  and  a  light 
1  unto  my  path. 

I  have  sworn,  and  I  will  perform  it,  that  I  will 
keep  thy  righteous  judgments. 

I  am  afflicted  very  much:  quicken  me,  O  LORD, 
according  unto  thy  word. 

Accept,  I  beseech  thee,  the  free-will  offerings  of 
my  mouth,  O  LORD,  and  teach  me  thy  judgments. 

My  soul  is  continually  in  my  hand :  yet  I  do  not 
forget  thy  law. 

The  wicked  have  laid  a  snare  for  me :  yet  I  erred 
not  from  thy  precepts. 


116  PSALMS.  The  25th  Day. 

Thy  testimonies  have  I  taken  as  a  heritage  for- 
ever :  for  they  are  the  rejoicing  of  my  heart. 

I  have  inclined  mine  heart  to  perform  thy  statutes 
always,  even  unto  the  end. 


T   HATE  vain  thoughts:  but  thy  law  do  I  love. 

Thou  art   my  hiding-place   and  my  shield :  I 
hope  in  thy  word. 

Depart  from  me,  ye  evil-doers :  for  I  will  keep 
the  commandments  of  my  God. 

Uphold  me  according  unto  thy  word,  that  I  may 
live :  and  let  me  not  be  ashamed  of  my  hope. 

Hold  thou  me  up,  and  I  shall  be  safe:  and  I  will 
have  respect  unto  thy  statutes  continually. 

Thou  hast  trodden  down  all  them  that  err  from 
thy  statutes:  for  their  deceit  is  falsehood. 

Thou  puttest  away  all  the  wicked  of  the  earth 
like  dross  :  therefore  I  love  thy  testimonies. 

My  flesh  trembleth  for  fear  of  thee ;  and  I  am 
afraid  of  thy  judgments. 

T  HAVE  done  judgment  and  justice  :  leave  me  not 
*•  to  mine  oppressors. 

Be  surety  for  thy  servant  for  good :  let  not  the 
proud  oppress  me. 

Mine  eyes  fail  for  thy  salvation,  and  for  the  word 
of  thy  righteousness. 

Deal  with  thy  servant  according  unto  thy  mercy, 
and  teach  me  thy  statutes. 

I  am  thy  servant ;  give  me  understanding,  that  I 
may  know  thy  testimonies. 


The  26th  Day.  PSALMS.  117 

It  is  time  for  thee,  LORD,  to  work  :  for  they  have 
made  void  thy  law. 

Therefore  I  love  thy  commandments  above  gold ; 
yea,  above  fine  gold. 

Therefore  I  esteem  all  thy  precepts  concerning 
all  things  to  be  right ;  and  I  hate  every  false  way. 


THE    TWENTY-SIXTH     DAY. 

JHorning  ^rager. 
PSALM  119.— Part  5. 

THY  testimonies  are  wonderful:  therefore  doth 
my  soul  keep  them. 

The  entrance  of  thy  words  giveth  light ;  it  giveth 
understanding  unto  the  simple. 

I  opened  my  mouth,  and  panted:  for  I  longed  for 
thy  commandments. 

Look  thou  upon  me,  and  be  merciful  unto  me,  as 
thou  usest  to  do  unto  those  that  love  thy  name. 

Order  my  steps  in  thy  word :  and  let  not  any  in- 
iquity have  dominion  over  me. 

Deliver  me  from  the  oppression  of  man :  so  will 
I  keep  thy  precepts. 

Make  thy  face  to  shine  upon  thy  servant;  and 
teach  me  thy  statutes. 

Rivers  of  waters  run  down  mine  eyes,  because 
they  keep  not  thy  law. 

DIGHTEOUS   art  thou,  O   LORD,  and  upright 
IN  are  thy  judgments. 

Thy  testimonies  that  thou  hast  commanded  are 
righteous  and  very  faithful. 


118  PSALMS.  The  26th  Day. 

My  zeal  hath  consumed  me,  because  mine  ene- 
mies have  forgotten  thy  words. 

Thy  word  is  very  pure:  therefore  thy  servant 
loveth  it. 

I  am  small  and  despised :  yet  do  not  I  forget  thy 
precepts. 

Thy  righteousness  is  an  everlasting  righteousness, 
and  thy  law  is  the  truth. 

Trouble  and  anguish  have  taken  hold  on  me :  yet 
thy  commandments  are  my  delights. 

The  righteousness  of  thy  testimonies  is  ever- 
lasting: give  me  understanding,  and  I  shall  live. 

T  CRIED  with  my  whole  heart ;  hear  me,  O  LORD  : 
I  will  keep  thy  statutes. 

I  cried  unto  thee ;  save  me,  and  I  shall  keep  thy 
testimonies. 

I  prevented  the  dawning  of  the  morning,  and 
cried  :  I  hoped  in  thy  word. 

Mine  eyes  prevent  the  night  watches,  that  I  might 
meditate  in  thy  word. 

Hear  my  voice  according  unto  thy  loving-kind- 
ness: O  LORD,  quicken  me  according  to  thy  judg- 
ment. 

They  draw  nigh  that  follow  after  mischief:  they 
are  far  from  thy  law. 

Thou  art  near,  O  LORD ;  and  all  thy  command- 
ments are  truth. 

Concerning  thy  testimonies,  I  have  known  of  old 
that  thou  hast  founded  them  forever. 


The  26th  Day.  PSALMS.  119 

CONSIDER  mine  affliction,  and  deliver  me:  for 
^-^  I  do  not  forget  thy  law. 

Plead  my  cause,  and  deliver  me :  quicken  me  ac- 
cording to  thy  word. 

Salvation  is  far  from  the  wicked :  for  they  seek 
not  thy  statutes. 

Great  are  thy  tender  mercies,  O  LORD :  quicken 
me  according  to  thy  judgments. 

Many  are  my  persecutors  and  mine  enemies ;  yet 
do  I  not  decline  from  thy  testimonies. 

I  beheld  the  transgressors,  and  was  grieved ;  be- 
cause they  kept  not  thy  word. 

Consider  how  I  love  thy  precepts :  quicken  me, 
O  LORD,  according  to  thy  loving-kindness. 

Thy  word  is  true  from  the  beginning :  and  every 
one  of  thy  righteous  judgments  endureth  forever. 


(Etxrniug  jJraner. 
PSALM  119.— Part  6. 

DRINCES  have  persecuted  me  without  a  cause : 
*  but  my  heart  standeth  in  awe  of  thy  word. 

I  rejoice  at  thy  word,  as  one  that  findeth  great 
spoil. 

I  hate  and  abhor  lying :  but  thy  law  do  I  love. 

Seven  times  a  day  do  I  praise  thee,  because  of 
thy  righteous  judgments. 

Great  peace  have  they  which  love  thy  law :  and 
nothing  shall  offend  them. 

LORD,  I  have  hoped  for  thy  salvation,  and  done 
thy  commandments. 


120  PSALMS.  The  26th  Day. 

My  soul  hath  kept  thy  testimonies;  and  I  love 
them  exceedingly. 

I  have  kept  thy  precepts  and  thy  testimonies : 
for  all  my  ways  are  before  thee. 


T  ET  my  cry  come  near  before  thee,  O  LORD :  give 
*-*  me  understanding  according  to  thy  word. 

Let  my  supplication  come  before  thee :  deliver 
me  according  to  thy  word. 

My  lips  shall  utter  praise,  when  thou  hast  taught 
me  thy  statutes. 

My  tongue  shall  speak  of  thy  word :  for  all  thy 
commandments  are  righteousness. 

Let  thine  hand  help  me;  for  I  have  chosen  thy 
precepts. 

I  have  longed  for  thy  salvation,  O  LORD ;  and 
thy  law  is  my  delight. 

Let  my  soul  live,  and  it  shall  praise  thee ;  and 
let  thy  judgments  help  me. 

I  have  gone  astray  like  a  lost  sheep ;  seek  thy 
servant ;  for  I  do  not  forget  thy  commandments. 

PSALM  121. 

T  WILL  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto  the  hills,  from 
1  whence  cometh  my  help. 

My  help  cometh  from  the  LORD,  which  made 
heaven  and  earth. 

He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  be  moved :  he  that 
keepeth  thee  will  not  slumber. 

Behold,  he  that  keepeth  Israel  shall  neither  slum- 
ber nor  sleep. 


The  27th  Day.  PSALMS.  121 

The  LORD  is  thy  keeper:  the  LORD  is  thy  shade 
upon  thy  right  hand. 

The  sun  shall  not  smite  thee  by  day,  nor  the 
moon  by  night. 

The  LORD  shall  preserve  thee  from  all  evil  :  he 
shall  preserve  thy  soul. 

The  LORD  shall  preserve  thy  going  out  and  thy 
coming  in  from  this  time  forth,  and  even  for  ever- 
more. 


THE    TWENTY-SEVENTH     DAY. 

Hlorning  proper. 
PSALM  123. 

T  INTO  thee  lift  I  up  mine  eyes,  O  thou  that  dwell- 
M  est  in  the  heavens. 

Behold,  as  the  eyes  of  servants  look  unto  the 
hand  of  their  masters,  and  as  the  eyes  of  a  maiden 
unto  the  hand  of  her  mistress  ;  so  our  eyes  wait 
upon  the  LORD  our  God,  until  that  he  have  mercy 
upon  us. 

Have  mercy  upon  us,  O  LORD,  have  mercy  upon 
us:  for  we  are  exceedingly  filled  with  contempt. 

Our  soul  is  exceedingly  filled  with  the  scorning 
of  those  that  are  at  ease,  and  with  the  contempt  of 
the  proud. 

PSALM  124. 

T  F  it  had  not  been  the  LORD  who  was  on  our  side, 
*•  now  may  Israel  say; 

If  it  had  not  been  the  LORD  who  was  on  our  side, 
when  men  rose  up  against  us  : 


122  PSALMS.  The  27th  Day. 

Then  they  had  swallowed  us  up  quick,  when  their 
wrath  was  kindled  against  us : 

Then  the  waters  had  overwhelmed  us,  the  stream 
had  gone  over  our  soul: 

Then  the  proud  waters  had  gone  over  our  soul. 

Blessed  be  the  LORD,  who  hath  not  given  us  as  a 
prey  to  their  teeth. 

Our  soul  is  escaped  as  a  bird  out  of  the  snare  of 
the  fowlers :  the  snare  is  broken,  and  we  are  escaped. 

Our  help  is  in  the  name  of  the  LORD,  who  made 
heaven  and  earth. 

PSALM  125. 

HP  HEY  that  trust  in  the  LORD  shall  be  as  mount 
*  Zion,  which  cannot  be  removed,  but  abideth 
forever. 

As  the  mountains  are  round  about  Jerusalem,  so 
the  LORD  is  round  about  his  people  from  hence- 
forth even  forever. 

For  the  rod  of  the  wicked  shall  not  rest  upon  the 
lot  of  the  righteous;  lest  the  righteous  put  forth 
their  hands  unto  iniquity. 

Do  good,  O  LORD,  unto  those  that  be  good,  and 
to  them  that  are  upright  in  their  hearts. 

As  for  such  as  turn  aside  unto  their  crooked  ways, 
the  LORD  shall  lead  them  forth  with  the  workers  of 
iniquity :  but  peace  shall  be  upon  Israel. 

PSALM  126. 

V17HEN  the  LORD  turned  again  the  captivity  of 

Zion,  we  were  like  them  that  dream. 
Then  was  our  mouth  rilled  with  laughter,  and  our 


The  27th  Day.  PSALMS.  123 

tongue  with  singing:  then  said  they  among  the 
heathen,  The  LORD  hath  done  great  things  for  them. 

The  LORD  hath  done  great  things  for  us;  whereof 
we  are  glad. 

Turn  again  our  captivity,  O  LORD,  as  the  streams 
in  the  south. 

They  that  sow  in  tears  shall  reap  in  joy. 

He  that  goeth  forth  and  weepeth,  bearing  precious 
seed,  shall  doubtless  come  again  with  rejoicing,  bring- 
ing his  sheaves  with  him. 


PSALM  127. 

XCEPT  the  LORD  build  the  house,  they  labor  in 
vain  that  build  it :  except  the  LORD  keep  the 
city,  the  watchman  waketh  but  in  vain. 

It  is  vain  for  you  to  rise  up  early,  to  sit  up  late, 
to  eat  the  bread  of  sorrows:  for  so  he  giveth  his 
beloved  sleep. 

Lo,  children  are  a  heritage  of  the  LORD  :  and  the 
fruit  of  the  womb  is  his  reward. 

As  arrows  are  in  the  hand  of  a  mighty  man ;  so 
are  children  of  the  youth. 

Happy  is  the  man  that  hath  his  quiver  full  of 
them :  they  shall  not  be  ashamed,  but  they  shall 
speak  with  the  enemies  in  the  gate. 

PSALM  128. 

DLESSED  is  everyone  that  feareth  the  LORD; 
*-*  that  walketh  in  his  ways. 
For  thou  shalt  eat    the   labor  of  thine   hands: 

9— 12 


124  PSALMS.  The  27th  Day. 

happy  shalt  thou  be,  and  it  shall  be  well  with 
thee. 

Thy  wife  shall  be  as  a  fruitful  vine  by  the  sides  of 
thine  house :  thy  children  like  olive  plants  round 
about  thy  table. 

Behold,  that  thus  shall  the  man  be  blessed  that 
feareth  the  LORD. 

The  LORD  shall  bless  thee  out  of  Zion :  and  thou 
shalt  see  the  good  of  Jerusalem  all  the  days  of  thy 
life. 

Yea,  thou  shalt  see  thy  children's  children,  and 
peace  upon  Israel. 

PSALM  130. 

OUT  of  the  depths  have  I  cried  unto  thee,  O 
LORD. 

Lord,  hear  my  voice :  let  thine  ears  be  attentive 
to  the  voice  of  my  supplications. 

If  thou,  LORD,  shouldest  mark  iniquities,  O  Lord, 
who  shall  stand  ? 

But  there  is  forgiveness  with  thee,  that  thou 
mayest  be  feared. 

I  wait  for  the  LORD,  my  soul  doth  wait,  and  in 
his  word  do  I  hope. 

My  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord  more  than  they 
that  watch  for  the  morning:  I  say,  more  than  they 
that  watch  for  the  morning. 

Let  Israel  hope  in  the  LORD:  for  with  the  LORD 
there  is  mercy,  and  with  him  is  plenteous  redemp- 
tion. 

And  he  shall  redeem  Israel  from  all  his  iniqui- 
ties. 


The  28th  Day.  PSALMS.  125 

PSALM  131. 

T  ORD,  my  heart  is  not  haughty,  nor  mine  eyes 
*-*  lofty:  neither  do  I  exercise  myself  in  great 
matters,  or  in  things  too  high  for  me. 

Surely  I  have  behaved  and  quieted  myself,  as  a 
child  that  is  weaned  of  his  mother:  my  soul  is  even 
as  a  weaned  child. 

Let  Israel  hope  in  the  LORD  from  henceforth  and 
forever. 

PSALM  133. 

DEHOLD,  how  good  and  how  pleasant  it  is  for 
brethren  to  dwell  together  in  unity! 

It  is  like  the  precious  ointment  upon  the  head, 
that  ran  down  upon  the  beard,  even  Aaron's  beard  : 
that  went  down  to  the  skirts  of  his  garments ; 

As  the  dew  of  Hermon,  and  as  the  dew  that  de- 
scended upon  the  mountains  of  Zion:  for  there  the 
LORD  commanded  the  blessing,  even  life  for  ever- 
more. 


THE    TWENTY-EIGHTH    DAY. 

Morning  |)rag*r. 
PSALM  135. 

PRAISE  ye  the  LORD.  Praise  ye  the  name  of 
the  LORD  ;  praise  him,  O  ye  servants  of  the 
LORD. 

Ye  that  stand  in  the  house  of  the  LORD,  in  the 
courts  of  the  house  of  our  God,  praise  the  LORD  ; 

For  the  LORD  is  good  :  sing  praises  unto  his 
name  ;  for  it  is  pleasant. 


126  PSALMS.  The  28th  Day. 

For  the  LORD  hath  chosen  Jacob  unto  himself, 
and  Israel  for  his  peculiar  treasure. 

For  I  know  that  the  LORD  is  great,  and  that  our 
Lord  is  above  all  gods. 

Whatsoever  the  LORD  pleased,  that  did  he  in 
heaven,  and  in  earth,  in  the  seas,  and  all  deep 
places. 

He  causeth  the  vapors  to  ascend  from  the  ends 
of  the  earth ;  he  maketh  lightnings  for  the  rain ;  he 
bringeth  the  wind  out  of  his  treasuries. 

Thy  name,  O  LORD,  endureth  forever ;  and  thy 
memorial,  O  LORD,  throughout  all  generations. 

For  the  LORD  will  judge  his  people,  and  he  will 
repent  himself  concerning  his  servants. 

Bless  the  LORD,  O  house  of  Israel:  bless  the 
LORD,  O  house  of  Aaron : 

Bless  the  LORD,  O  house  of  Levi:  ye  that  fear 
the  LORD,  bless  the  LORD. 

Blessed  be  the  LORD  out  of  Zion,  which  dwelleth 
at  Jerusalem. 

PSALM  138. 

T  WILL  praise  thee  with  my  whole  heart :  before 
the  gods  will  I  sing  praise  unto  thee. 

I  will  worship  toward  thy  holy  temple,  and  praise 
thy  name  for  thy  loving-kindness  and  for  thy  truth : 
for  thou  hast  magnified  thy  word  above  all  thy 
name. 

In  the  day  when  I  cried  thou  answeredst  me,  and 
strengthenedst  me  with  strength  in  my  soul. 

All  the  kings  of  the  earth  shall  praise  thee,  O 
LORD,  when  they  hear  the  words  of  thy  mouth. 


The  28th  Day.  PSALMS.  127 

Yea,  they  shall  sing  in  the  ways  of  the  LORD  : 
for  great  is  the  glory  of  the  LORD. 

Though  the  LORD  be  high,  yet  hath  he  re- 
spect unto  the  lowly :  but  the  proud  he  knoweth 
afar  off. 

Though  I  walk  in  the  midst  of  trouble,  thou  wilt 
revive  me :  thou  shalt  stretch  forth  thine  hand 
against  the  wrath  of  mine  enemies,  and  thy  right 
hand  shall  save  me. 

The  LORD  will  perfect  that  which  concerneth 
me:  thy  mercy,  O  LORD,  endureth  forever:  for- 
sake not  the  works  of  thine  own  hands. 


Jlrager. 
PSALM  139. 

OLORD,  thou  hast  searched  me,  and  known 
me. 

Thou  knowest  my  downsitting  and  mine  uprising ; 
thou  understandest  my  thought  afar  off. 

Thou  compassest  my  path  and  my  lying  down, 
and  art  acquainted  with  all  my  ways. 

For  there  is  not  a  word  in  my  tongue,  but,  lo,  O 
LORD,  thou  knowest  it  altogether. 

Thou  hast  beset  me  behind  and  before,  and  laid 
thine  hand  upon  me. 

Such  knowledge  is  too  wonderful  for  me ;  it  is 
high,  I  cannot  attain  unto  it. 

Whither  shall  I  go  from  thy  Spirit  ?  or  whither 
shall  I  flee  from  thy  presence  ? 


128  PSALMS.  The  28th  Day. 

If  I  ascend  up  into  heaven,  thou  art  there:  if  I 
make  my  bed  in  hell,  behold,  thou  art  there. 

If  I  take  the  wings  of  the  morning,  and  dwell  in 
the  uttermost  parts  of  the  sea ; 

Even  there  shall  thy  hand  lead  me,  and  thy  right 
hand  shall  hold  me. 

If  I  say,  Surely  the  darkness  shall  cover  me  ;  even 
the  night  shall  be  light  about  me. 

Yea,  the  darkness  hideth  not  from  thee ;  but  the 
night  shineth  as  the  day:  the  darkness  and  the  light 
are  both  alike  to  thee. 

For  thou  hast  possessed  my  reins:  thou  hast 
covered  me  in  my  mother's  womb. 

I  will  praise  thee ;  for  I  am  fearfully  and  wonder- 
fully made :  marvelous  are  thy  works ;  and  that 
my  soul  knoweth  right  well. 

My  substance  was  not  hid  from  thee,  when  I  was 
made  in  secret,  and  curiously  wrought  in  the  lowest 
parts  of  the  earth. 

Thine  eyes  did  see  my  substance,  yet  being  un- 
perfect ;  and  in  thy  book  all  my  members  were 
written,  which  in  continuance  were  fashioned,  when 
as  yet  there  was  none  of  them. 

How  precious  also  are  thy  thoughts  unto  me,  O 
God  !  how  great  is  the  sum  of  them  ! 

If  I  should  count  them,  they  are  more  in  num- 
ber than  the  sand :  when  I  awake,  I  am  still  with 
thee. 

Search  me,  O  God,  and  know  my  heart :  try  me, 
and  know  my  thoughts : 

And  see  if  there  be  any  wicked  way  in  me,  and 
lead  me  in  the  way  everlasting. 


The  29th  Day.  PSALMS.  129 

THE     TWENTY-NINTH     DAY. 

morning  Proper. 
PSALM  141. 

T  ORD,  I  cry  unto  thee :  make  haste  unto  me ; 
^  give  ear  unto  my  voice,  when  I  cry  unto  thee. 

Let  my  prayer  be  set  forth  before  thee  as  in- 
cense ;  and  the  lifting  up  of  my  hands  as  the  even- 
ing sacrifice. 

Set  a  watch,  O  LORD,  before  my  mouth  ;  keep 
the  door  of  my  lips. 

Incline  not  my  heart  to  any  evil  thing,  to  practice 
wicked  works  with  men  that  work  iniquity :  and  let 
me  not  eat  of  their  dainties. 

Let  the  righteous  smite  me ;  it  shall  be  a  kind- 
ness :  and  let  him  reprove  me. 

But  mine  eyes  are  unto  thee,  O  GOD  the  Lord : 
in  thee  is  my  trust ;  leave  not  my  soul  destitute. 

Keep  me  from  the  snares  which  they  have  laid 
for  me,  and  the  gins  of  the  workers  of  iniquity. 

PSALM  142. 

1  CRIED  unto  the  LORD  with  my  voice  ;  with  my 
voice  unto  the  LORD  did  I  make  my  supplica- 
tion. 

I  poured  out  my  complaint  before  him ;  I  showed 
before  him  my  trouble. 

When  my  spirit  was  overwhelmed  within  me,  then 
thou  knewest  my  path.  In  the  way  wherein  I 
walked  have  they  privily  laid  a  snare  for  me. 


130  PSALMS.  The  29th  Day. 

I  looked  on  my  right  hand,  and  beheld,  but  there 
was  no  man  that  would  know  me :  refuge  failed  me ; 
no  man  cared  for  my  soul. 

I  cried  unto  thee,  O  LORD :  I  said,  Thou  art  my 
refuge  and  my  portion  in  the  land  of  the  living. 

Attend  unto  my  cry ;  for  I  am  brought  very  low  : 
deliver  me  from  my  persecutors ;  for  they  are 
stronger  than  I. 

Bring  my  soul  out  of  prison,  that  I  may  praise  thy 
name :  the  righteous  shall  compass  me  about ;  for 
thou  shalt  deal  bountifully  with  me. 


(Keening  flraner. 

PSALM  143. 

TJ  EAR  my  prayer,  O  LORD,  give  ear  to  my  sup- 
*  *•  plications :  in  thy  faithfulness  answer  me,  and 
in  thy  righteousness. 

And  enter  not  into  judgment  with  thy  servant : 
for  in  thy  sight  shall  no  man  living  be  justified. 

Therefore  is  my  spirit  overwhelmed  within  me ; 
my  heart  within  me  is  desolate. 

I  remember  the  days  of  old  ;  I  meditate  on  all 
thy  works  ;  I  muse  on  the  work  of  thy  hands. 

I  stretch  forth  my  hands  unto  thee :  my  soul 
thirsteth  after  thee,  as  a  thirsty  land. 

Hear  me  speedily,  O  LORD ;  my  spirit  faileth : 
hide  not  thy  face  from  me,  lest  I  be  like  unto  them 
that  go  down  into  the  pit. 

Cause  me  to  hear  thy  loving-kindness  in  the  morn- 
ing; for  in  thee  do  I  trust:  cause  me  to  know  the 
way  wherein  I  should  walk ;  for  I  lift  up  my  soul 
unto  thee. 


The  29th  Day.  PSALMS.  131 

Deliver  me,  O  LORD,  from  mine  enemies :  I  flee 
unto  thee  to  hide  me. 

Teach  me  to  do  thy  will ;  for  thou  art  my  God : 
thy  Spirit  is  good  ;  lead  me  into  the  land  of  up- 
rightness. 

Quicken  me,  O  LORD,  for  thy  name's  sake :  for 
thy  righteousness'  sake  bring  my  soul  out  of  trouble. 

PSALM  144. 

DLESSED  be  the  LORD  my  strength,  which  teach- 
*-'  eth  my  hands  to  war,  and  my  fingers  to  fight : 

My  goodness,  and  my  fortress ;  my  high  tower, 
and  my  deliverer;  my  shield,  and  he  in  whom  I 
trust ;  who  subdueth  my  people  under  me. 

LORD,  what  is  man,  that  thou  takest  knowledge 
of  him  !  or  the  son  of  man,  that  thou  makest  account 
of  him ! 

Man  is  like  to  vanity :  his  days  are  as  a  shadow 
that  passeth  away. 

Bow  thy  heavens,  O  LORD,  and  come  down:  touch 
the  mountains,  and  they  shall  smoke. 

Cast  forth  lightning,  and  scatter  them  :  shoot  out 
thine  arrows,  and  destroy  them. 

Send  thine  hand  from  above ;  rid  me,  and  deliver 
me  out  of  great  waters,  from  the  hand  of  strange 
children ; 

Whose  mouth  speaketh  vanity,  and  their  right 
hand  is  a  right  hand  of  falsehood. 

I  will  sing  a  new  song  unto  thee,  O  God : 

It  is  he  that  giveth  salvation  unto  kings:  who 
delivereth  David  his  servant  from  the  hurtful  sword. 

Rid  me,  and  deliver  me  from  the  hand  of  strange 


182  PSALMS.  The  30th  Day. 

children,  whose  mouth  speaketh  vanity,  and  their 
right  hand  is  a  right  hand  of  falsehood : 

That  our  sons  may  be  as  plants  grown  up  in  their 
youth  ;  that  our  daughters  may  be  as  corner-stones, 
polished  after  the  similitude  of  a  palace: 

That  our  garners  may  be  full,  affording  all  man- 
ner of  store ;  that  our  sheep  may  bring  forth  thou- 
sands and  ten  thousands  in  our  streets: 

That  our  oxen  may  be  strong  to  labor ;  that  there 
be  no  breaking  in,  nor  going  out ;  that  there  be  no 
complaining  in  our  streets. 

Happy  is  that  people,  that  is  in  such  a  case :  yea, 
happy  is  that  people,  whose  God  is  the  LORD. 


THE    THIRTIETH     DAY. 

^Horning  $Jraj}er. 
PSALM  145. 

T  WILL  extol  thee,  my  God,  O  King ;  and  I  will 
*•  bless  thy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

Every  day  will  I  bless  thee  ;  and  I  will  praise  thy 
name  for  ever  and  ever. 

Great  is  the  LORD,  and  greatly  to  be  praised ;  and 
his  greatness  is  unsearchable. 

One  generation  shall  praise  thy  works  to  another, 
and  shall  declare  thy  mighty  acts. 

I  will  speak  of  the  glorious  honor  of  thy  majesty, 
and  of  thy  wondrous  works. 

And  men  shall  speak  of  the  might  of  thy  terrible 
acts :  and  I  will  declare  thy  greatness. 


The  30th  Day.  PSALMS.  133 

They  shall  abundantly  utter  the  memory  of 
thy  great  goodness,  and  shall  sing  of  thy  right- 
eousness. 

The  LORD  is  gracious,  and  full  of  compassion ; 
slow  to  anger,  and  of  great  mercy. 

The  LORD  is  good  to  all :  and  his  tender  mercies 
are  over  all  his  works. 

All  thy  works  shall  praise  thee,  O  LORD  ;  and 
thy  saints  shall  bless  thee. 

They  shall  speak  of  the  glory  of  thy  kingdom, 
and  talk  of  thy  power ; 

To  make  known  to  the  sons  of  men  his  mighty 
acts,  and  the  glorious  majesty  of  his  kingdom. 

Thy  kingdom  is  an  everlasting  kingdom,  and  thy 
dominion  endureth  throughout  all  generations. 

The  LORD  upholdeth  all  that  fall,  and  raiseth  up 
all  those  that  be  bowed  down. 

The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  thee ;  and  thou  givest 
them  their  meat  in  due  season. 

Thou  openest  thine  hand,  and  satisfiest  the  desire 
of  every  living  thing. 

The  LORD  is  righteous  in  all  his  ways,  and  holy 
in  all  his  works. 

The  LORD  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon 
him,  to  all  that  call  upon  him  in  trut.h. 

He  will  fulfill  the  desire  of  them  that  fear  him : 
he  also  will  hear  their  cry,  and  will  save  them. 

The  LORD  preserveth  all  them  that  love  him : 
but  all  the  wicked  will  he  destroy. 

My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  of  the  LORD  : 
and  let  all  flesh  bless  his  holy  name  for  ever  and 
ever. 


134  PSALMS.  The  80th  Day. 

PSALM  146. 

pRAISE  the  LORD,  O  my  soul. 

While  I  live  will  I  praise  the  LORD:  I  will 
sing  praises  unto  my  God  while  I  have  any  being. 

Put  not  your  trust  in  princes,  nor  in  the  son  of 
man,  in  whom  there  is  no  help. 

His  breath  goeth  forth,  he  returneth  to  his  earth ; 
in  that  very  day  his  thoughts  perish. 

Happy  is  he  that  hath  the  God  of  Jacob  for  his 
help,  whose  hope  is  in  the  LORD  his  God : 

Which  made  heaven,  and  earth,  the  sea,  and  all 
that  therein  is :  which  keepeth  truth  forever : 

Which  executeth  judgment  for  the  oppressed : 
which  giveth  food  to  the  hungry.  The  LORD  loos- 
eth  the  prisoners: 

The  LORD  openeth  the  eyes  of  the  blind :  the 
LORD  raiseth  them  that  are  bowed  down :  the  LORD 
loveth  the  righteous : 

The  LORD  preserveth  the  strangers ;  he  relieveth 
the  fatherless  and  widow :  but  the  way  of  the  wicked 
he  turneth  upside  down. 

The  LORD  shall  reign  lorever,  even  thy  God,  O 
Zion,  unto  all  generations. 


(Evening 

PSALM  147. 

pRAISE   ye  the  LORD:   for  it  is  good  to  sing 
praises  unto  our  God ;  for  it  is  pleasant ;  and 
praise  is  comely. 

The  LORD  doth  build  up  Jerusalem :  he  gather- 
eth  together  the  outcasts  of  Israel. 


The  30th  Day.  PSALMS.  135 

He  healeth  the  broken  in  heart,  and  bindeth  up 
their  wounds. 

He  telleth  the  number  of  the  stars ;  he  calleth 
them  all  by  their  names. 

Great  is  our  Lord,  and  of  great  power:  his  un- 
derstanding is  infinite. 

The  LORD  lifteth  up  the  meek:  he  casteth  the 
wicked  down  to  the  ground. 

Sing  unto  the  LORD  with  thanksgiving;  sing 
praise  upon  the  harp  unto  our  God : 

Who  covereth  the  heaven  with  clouds,  who  pre- 
pareth  rain  for  the  earth,  who  maketh  grass  to  grow 
upon  the  mountains. 

He  giveth  to  the  beast  his  food,  and  to  the  young 
ravens  which  cry. 

He  delighteth  not  in  the  strength  of  the  horse  : 
he  taketh  not  pleasure  in  the  legs  of  a  man. 

The  LORD  taketh  pleasure  in  them  that  fear  him, 
in  those  that  hope  in  his  mercy. 

Praise  the  LORD,  O  Jerusalem ;  praise  thy  God, 
O  Zion. 

For  he  hath  strengthened  the  bars  of  thy  gates ; 
he  hath  blessed  thy  children  within  thee. 

He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders,  and  filleth  thee 
with  the  finest  of  the  wheat. 

He  sendeth  forth  his  commandment  upon  earth : 
his  word  runneth  very  swiftly. 

He  giveth  sndw  like  wool :  he  scattereth  the  hoar 
frost  like  ashes. 

He  casteth  forth  his  ice  like  morsels:  who  can 
stand  before  his  cold  ? 


PSALMS.  The  30th  Day. 


He  sendcth  out  his  word,  and  melteth  them:  he 
causeth  his  wind  to  blow,  and  the  waters  flow. 

He  showeth  his  word  unto  Jacob,  his  statutes 
and  his  judgments  unto  Israel. 

He  hath  not  dealt  so  with  any  nation  :  and  as 
for  his  judgments,  they  have  not  known  them. 

PSALM  148. 

ORAISE  the  LORD  from  the  heavens:  praise  him 
A  in  the  heights. 

Praise  ye  him,  all  his  angels :  praise  ye  him,  all 
his  hosts. 

Praise  ye  him,  sun  and  moon :  praise  him,  all  ye 
stars  of  light. 

Praise  him,  ye  heavens  of  heavens,  and  ye  waters 
that  be  above  the  heavens. 

Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  LORD  :  for  he 
commanded,  and  they  were  created. 

He  hath  also  stablished  them  for  ever  and  ever: 
he  hath  made  a  decree  which  shall  not  pass. 

Praise  the  LORD  from  the  earth,  ye  dragons,  and 
all  deeps : 

Fire,  and  hail ;  snow,  and  vapor ;  stormy  wind 
fulfilling  his  word : 

Mountains,  and  all  hills;  fruitful  trees,  and  all 
cedars : 

Beasts,  and  all  cattle;  creeping  things,  and  flying 
fowl : 

Kings  of  the  earth,  and  all  people ;  princes,  and 
all  judges  of  the  earth : 

Both  young  men,  and  maidens;  old  men,  and 
children : 


The  30th  Day.  .  PSALMS.  137 

Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  LORD  :  for  his 
name  alone  is  excellent ;  his  glory  is  above  the  earth 
and  heaven. 

He  also  exalteth  the  horn  of  his  people,  the  praise 
of  all  his  saints ;  even  of  the  children  of  Israel,  a 
people  near  unto  him. 

PSALM  150. 

DRAISE  God  in  his  sanctuary:  praise  him  in  the 
*     firmament  of  his  power. 

Praise  him  for  his  mighty  acts:  praise  him  accord- 
ing to  his  excellent  greatness. 

Let  every  thing  that  hath  breath  praise  the  LORD. 


END  OF  SELECT  PSALMS. 


138  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS  Sel.  l. 


SELECTIONS    OF    PSALMS    AND    OTHER 
SCRIPTURES, 

TO    BE    READ,    AT    THE    DISCRETION    OF    THE    MINISTER, 
INSTEAD   OF  THE  PSALMS   FOR   THE   DAY. 


Selection  first. 

PSALM  1. 

DLESSED  is  the  man  that  walketh  not  in  the 
counsel  of  the  ungodly,  nor  standeth  in  the  way 
of  sinners,  nor  sitteth  in  the  seat  of  the  scornful. 

But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  LORD;  and  in 
his  law  doth  he  meditate  day  and  night. 

And  he  shall  be  like  a  tree  planted  by  the  rivers 
of  water,  that  bringeth  forth  his  fruit  in  his  season  ; 
his  leaf  also  shall  not  wither;  and  whatsoever  he 
doeth  shall  prosper. 

The  ungodly  are  not  so:  but  are  like  the  chaff 
which  the  wind  driveth  away. 

Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not  stand  in  the 
judgment,  nor  sinners  in  the  congregation  of  the 
righteous. 

For  the  LORD  knoweth  the  way  of  the  righteous : 
but  the  way  of  the  ungodly  shall  perish. 

PSALM  91. 

LJ  E  that  dwelleth  in  the  secret  place  of  the  Most 
*  High  shall  abide  under  the  shadow  of  the  Al- 
mighty. 


Sel.  l.  AND  OTHER  SCRIPTURES.  139 

I  will  say  of  the  LORD,  He  is  my  refuge  and  my 
fortress :  my  God  ;  in  him  will  I  trust. 

Surely  he  shall  deliver  thee  from  the  snare  of  the 
fowler,  and  from  the  noisome  pestilence. 

He  shall  cover  thee  with  his  feathers,  and  under 
his  wings  shalt  thou  trust :  his  truth  shall  be  thy 
shield  and  buckler. 

Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  for  the  terror  by  night ; 
nor  for  the  arrow  that  flieth  by  day ; 

Nor  for  the  pestilence  that  walketh  in  dark- 
ness ;  nor  for  the  destruction  that  wasteth  at  noon- 
day. 

A  thousand  shall  fall  at  thy  side,  and  ten  thou- 
sand at  thy  right  hand  ;  but  it  shall  not  come  nigh 
thee. 

Only  with  thine  eyes  shalt  thou  behold  and  see 
the  reward  of  the  wicked. 

Because  thou  hast  made  the  LORD,  which  is  my 
refuge,  even  the  Most  High,  thy  habitation ; 

There  shall  no  evil  befall  thee,  neither  shall  any 
plague  come  nigh  thy  dwelling. 

For  he  shall  give  his  angels  charge  over  thee,  to 
keep  thee  in  all  thy  ways. 

They  shall  bear  thee  up  in  their  hands,  lest  thou 
dash  thy  foot  against  a  stone. 

Thou  shalt  tread  upon  the  lion  and  adder:  the 
young  lion  and  the  dragon  shalt  thou  trample  un- 
der feet. 

Because  he  hath  set  his  love  upon  me,  therefore 
will  I  deliver  him :  I  will  set  him  on  high,  because 
he  hath  known  my  name. 

He  shall  call  upon  me,  and  I  will  answer  him :  I 

10—13 


140  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS  Sel.  2. 

will  be  with  him  in  trouble ;  I  will  deliver  him,  and 
honor  him. 

With  long  life  will  I  satisfy  him,  and  show  him 
my  salvation. 


Qeletlion   Seconb. 
PSALM  19. 

HP  HE  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God;  and  the 
*  firmament  showeth  his  handiwork. 

Day  unto  day  uttereth  speech,  and  night  unto 
night  showeth  knowledge. 

There  is  no  speech  nor  language,  where  their 
voice  is  not  heard. 

Their  line  is  gone  out  through  all  the  earth,  and 
their  words  to  the  end  of  the  world.  In  them  hath 
he  set  a  tabernacle  for  the  sun, 

Which  is  as  a  bridegroom  coming  out  of  his  cham- 
ber, and  rejoiceth  as  a  strong  man  to  run  a  race. 

His  going  forth  is  from  the  end  of  the  heaven,  and 
his  circuit  unto  the  ends  of  it :  and  there  is  nothing 
hid  from  the  heat  thereof. 

The  law  of  the  LORD  is  perfect,  converting  the 
soul:  the  testimony  of  the  LORD  is  sure,  making 
wise  the  simple. 

The  statutes  of  the  LORD  are  right,  rejoicing  the 
heart :  the  commandment  of  the  LORD  is  pure,  en- 
lightening the  eyes. 

The  fear  of  the  LORD  is  clean,  enduring  forever: 
the  judgments  of  the  LORD  are  true  and  righteous 
altogether. 

More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold,  yea,  than 


Sol.  2.  AND  OTHEB  SCRIPTURES.  141 

much  fine  gold  :  sweeter  also  than  honey  and  the 
honeycomb. 

Moreover  by  them  is  thy  servant  warned  :  and  in 
keeping  of  them  there  is  great  reward. 

Who  can  understand  his  errors?  cleanse  thou  me 
from  secret  faults. 

Keep  back  thy  servant  also  from  presumptuous 
sins;  let  them  not  have  dominion  over  me:  then 
shall  I  be  upright,  and  I  shall  be  innocent  from  the 
great  transgression. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  meditation 
of  my  heart,  be  acceptable  in  thy  sight,  O  LORD, 
my  strength,  and  my  redeemer. 

FBOM  PSALM  119.  97. 

f~\  HOW  love  I  thy  law  1  it  is  my  meditation  all 
>T  the  day. 

Thou  through  thy  commandments  hast  made 
me  wiser  than  mine  enemies :  for  they  are  ever 
with  me. 

I  have  more  understanding  than  all  my  teachers : 
for  thy  testimonies  are  my  meditation. 

I  understand  more  than  the  ancients,  because  I 
keep  thy  precepts. 

I  have  refrained  my  feet  from  every  evil  way,  that 
I  might  keep  thy  word. 

I  have  not  departed  from  thy  judgments:  for 
thou  hast  taught  me. 

How  sweet  are  thy  words  unto  my  taste !  yea, 
sweeter  than  honey  to  my  mouth. 

Through  thy  precepts  I  get  understanding :  there- 
fore I  hate  every  false  way. 


142  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS  Sel.  3. 

Thy  word  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet,  and  a  light  unto 
my  path. 

I  have  sworn,  and  I  will  perform  it,  that  I  will 
keep  thy  righteous  judgments. 

I  am  afflicted  very  much:  quicken  me,  O  LORD, 
according  unto  thy  word. 

Accept,  I  beseech  thee,  the  free-will  offerings  of 
my  mouth,  O  LORD,  and  teach  me  thy  judgments. 


Selection  ®l)irb. 
PSALM  23. 

""THE  LORD  is  my  shepherd  ;  I  shall  not  want. 

He  maketh  me  to  lie  down  in  green  pastures : 
he  leadeth  me  beside  the  still  waters. 

He  restoreth  my  soul :  he  leadeth  me  in  the  paths 
of  righteousness  for  his  name's  sake. 

Yea,  thou  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the  shadow 
of  death,  I  will  fear  no  evil:  for  thou  art  with  me; 
thy  rod  and  thy  staff  they  comfort  me. 

Thou  preparest  a  table  before  me  in  the  presence 
of  mine  enemies:  thou  anointest  my  head  with  oil; 
my  cup  runneth  over. 

Surely  goodness  and  mercy  shall  follow  me  all 
the  days  of  my  life :  and  I  will  dwell  in  the  house  of 
the  LORD  forever. 

PSALM  65. 
DRAISE  waiteth  for  thee,  O  God,  in  Zion :  and 

unto  thee  shall  the  vow  be  performed. 
O  thou  that  hearest  prayer,  unto  thee  shall  all 
flesh  come. 


Sel.  3.  AND  OTHER  SCBIPTTTKES.  143 

Iniquities  prevail  against  me :  as  for  our  trans- 
gressions, thou  shalt  purge  them  away. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  choosest,  and 
causest  to  approach  unto  thee,  that  he  may  dwell 
in  thy  courts :  we  shall  be  satisfied  with  the  good- 
ness of  thy  house,  even  of  thy  holy  temple. 

By  terrible  things  in  righteousness  wilt  thou  an- 
swer us,  O  God  of  our  salvation ;  who  art  the  con- 
fidence of  all  the  ends  of  the  earth,  and  of  them  that 
are  afar  off  upon  the  sea : 

Which  by  his  strength  setteth  fast  the  mountains ; 
being  girded  with  power: 

Which  stilleth  the  noise  of  the  seas,  the  noise  of 
their  waves,  and  the  tumult  of  the  people. 

They  also  that  dwell  in  the  uttermost  parts  are 
afraid  at  thy  tokens :  thou  makest  the  outgoings  of 
the  morning  and  evening  to  rejoice. 

Thou  visitest  the  earth,  and  waterest  it :  thou 
greatly  enrichest  it  with  the  river  of  God,  which  is 
full  of  water :  thou  preparest  them  corn,  when  thou 
hast  so  provided  for  it. 

Thou  waterest  the  ridges  thereof  abundantly: 
thou  settlest  the  furrows  thereof:  thou  makest  it 
soft  with  showers :  thou  blessest  the  springing 
thereof. 

Thou  crownest  the  year  with  thy  goodness ;  and 
thy  paths  drop  fatness. 

They  drop  upon  the  pastures  of  the  wilderness : 
and  the  little  hills  rejoice  on  every  side. 

The  pastures  are  clothed  with  flocks ;  the  valleys 
also  are  covered  over  with  corn ;  they  shout  for 
joy,  they  also  sing. 


144  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS  Sel.  3. 

FROM  PSALM  107.  81. 

THAT  men  would  praise  the  LORD  for  his 
goodness,  and  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the 
children  of  men! 

Let  them  exalt  him  also  in  the  congregation  of 
the  people,  and  praise  him  in  the  assembly  of  the 
elders. 

He  turneth  rivers  into  a  wilderness,  and  the  water- 
springs  into  dry  ground ; 

A  fruitful  land  into  barrenness,  for  the  wickedness 
of  them  that  dwell  therein. 

He  turneth  the  wilderness  into  a  standing  water, 
and  dry  ground  into  water-springs. 

And  there  he  maketh  the  hungry  to  dwell,  that 
they  may  prepare  a  city  for  habitation  ; 

And  sow  the  fields,  and  plant  vineyards,  which 
may  yield  fruits  of  increase. 

He  blesseth  them  also,  so  that  they  are  multi- 
plied greatly ;  and  suffereth  not-  their  cattle  to  de- 
crease. 

Again,  they  are  minished  and  brought  low  through 
oppression,  affliction,  and  sorrow. 

He  poureth  contempt  upon  princes,  and  causeth 
them  to  wander  in  the  wilderness,  where  there  is  no 
way. 

Yet  setteth  he  the  poor  on  high  from  affliction, 
and  maketh  him  families  like  a  flock. 

The  righteous  shall  see  it,  and  rejoice:  and  all 
iniquity  shall  stop  her  mouth. 

Whoso  is  wise,  and  will  observe  these  things,  even 
they  shall  understand  the  loving-kindness  of  the 
LORD. 


Scl.  4.  AND  OTHER  SCRIPTURES.  145 


Selection 
PSALM  32. 

DLESSED  is  he  whose  transgression  is  forgiven, 
*-*  whose  sin  is  covered. 

Blessed  is  the  man  unto  whom  the  LORD  imput- 
eth  not  iniquity,  and  in  whose  spirit  there  is  no 
guile. 

When  I  kept  silence,  my  bones  waxed  old  through 
my  roaring  all  the  day  long. 

For  day  and  night  thy  hand  was  heavy  upon  me  : 
my  moisture  is  turned  into  the  drought  of  summer. 

I  acknowledged  my  sin  unto  thee,  and  mine  in- 
iquity have  I  not  hid.  I  said,  I  will  confess  my 
transgressions  unto  the  LORD  ;  and  thou  forgavest 
the  iniquity  of  my  sin. 

For  this  shall  every  one  that  is  godly  pray  unto 
thee  in  a  time  when  thou  mayest  be  found  :  surely 
in  the  floods  of  great  waters  they  shall  not  come 
nigh  unto  him. 

Thou  art  my  hiding-place;  thou  shalt  preserve 
me  from  trouble;  thou  shalt  compass  me  about 
with  songs  of  deliverance. 

I  will  instruct  thee  and  teach  thee  in  the  way 
which  thou  shalt  go  :  I  will  guide  thee  with  mine 
eye. 

Be  ye  not  as  the  horse,  or  as  the  mule,  which 
have  no  understanding:  whose  mouth  must  be  held 
in  with  bit  and  bridle,  lest  they  come  near  unto  thee. 

Many  sorrows  shall  be  to  the  wicked:  but  he 
that  trusteth  in  the  LORD,  mercy  shall  compass 
him  about. 


148  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS  8el.  4. 

Be  glad  in  the  LORD,  and  rejoice,  ye  righteous: 
and  shout  for  joy,  all  ye  that  are  upright  in  heart. 

PSALM  130. 

T  of  the  depths  have  I  cried  unto  thee,  O 
LORD. 

Lord,  hear  my  voice:  let  thine  ears  be  attentive 
to  the  voice  of  my  supplications. 

If  thou,  LORD,  shouldest  mark  iniquities,  O  LORD, 
who  shall  stand  ? 

But  there  is  forgiveness  with  thee,  that  thou 
mayest  be  feared. 

I  wait  for  the  LORD,  my  soul  doth  wait,  and  in 
his  word  do  I  hope. 

My  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord  more  than  they 
that  watch  for  the  morning:  I  say,  more  than  they 
that  watch  for  the  morning. 

Let  Israel  hope  in  the  LORD:  for  with  the  LORD 
there  is  mercy,  and  with  him  is  plenteous  redemp- 
tion. 

And  he  shall  redeem  Israel  from  all  his  iniquities. 

PSALM  121. 

T  WILL  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto  the  hills,  from 
*•  whence  cometh  my  help. 

My  help  cometh  from  the  LORD,  which  made 
heaven  and  earth. 

He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  be  moved :  he  that 
keepeth  thee  will  not  slumber. 

Behold,  he  that  keepeth  Israel  shall  neither  slum- 
ber  nor  sleep. 


Sel.  5.  AND  OTHEB  SCBIPTUBES.  147 

The  LORD  is  thy  keeper :  the  LORD  is  thy  shade 
upon  thy  right  hand. 

The  sun  shall  not  smite  thee  by  day,  nor  the 
moon  by  night. 

The  LORD  shall  preserve  thee  from  all  evil:  he 
shall  preserve  thy  soul. 

The  LORD  shall  preserve  thy  going  out  and  thy 
coming  in  from  this  time  forth,  and  even  for  ever- 
more. 


Selection 
PSALM  51. 

TJAVE  mercy  upon  me,  O  God,  according  to  thy 
*  *  loving-kindness :  according  unto  the  multitude 
of  thy  tender  mercies  blot  out  my  transgressions. 

Wash  me  thoroughly  from  mine  iniquity,  and 
cleanse  me  from  my  sin. 

For  I  acknowledge  my  transgressions :  and  my 
sin  is  ever  before  me. 

Against  thee,  thee  only,  have  I  sinned,  and  done 
this  evil  in  thy  sight:  that  thou  mightest  be  justi- 
fied when  thou  speakest,  and  be  clear  when  thou 
judgest. 

Behold,  I  was  shapen  in  iniquity ;  and  in  sin  did 
my  mother  conceive  me. 

Behold,  thou  desirest  truth  in  the  inward  parts : 
and  in  the  hidden  part  thou  shalt  make  me  to  know 
wisdom. 

Purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  be  clean :  wash 
me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 


148  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS  Sel.  5. 

Make  me  to  hear  joy  and  gladness ;  that  the  bones 
which  thou  hast  broken  may  rejoice. 

Hide  thy  face  from  my  sins,  and  blot  out  all  mine 
iniquities. 

Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God ;  and  renew  a 
right  spirit  within  me. 

Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence ;  and  take 
not  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  thy  salvation ;  and 
uphold  me  with  thy  free  Spirit. 

Then  will  I  teach  transgressors  thy  ways;  and 
sinners  shall  be  converted  unto  thee. 

Deliver  me  from  bloodguiltiness,  O  God,  thou 
God  of  my  salvation:  and  my  tongue  shall  sing 
aloud  of  thy  righteousness. 

O  Lord,  open  thou  my  lips ;  and  my  mouth  shall 
show  forth  thy  praise. 

For  thou  desirest  not  sacrifice ;  else  would  I  give 
it:  thou  delightest  not  in  burnt-offering. 

The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit :  a  broken 
and  a  contrite  heart,  O  God,  thou  wilt  not  despise. 

Do  good  in  thy  good  pleasure  unto  Zion  :  build 
thou  the  walls  of  Jerusalem. 

Then  shalt  thou  be  pleased  with  the  sacrifices  of 
righteousness,  with  burnt-offering  and  whole  burnt- 
offering  :  then  shall  they  offer  bullocks  upon  thine 
altar. 

PSALM  42. 

A  S   the  hart  panteth   after  the  water-brooks,  so 
•**  panteth  my  soul  after  thee,  O  God. 

My  soul  thirsteth  for  God,  for  the  living  God : 
when  shall  I  come  and  appear  before  God? 


Sel.  5.  AND  OTHER  SCRIPTUBES.  149 

My  tears  have  been  my  meat  day  and  night, 
while  they  continually  say  unto  me,  Where  is  thy 
God? 

When  I  remember  these  things,  I  pour  out  my 
soul  in  me:  for  I  had  gone  with  the  multitude,  I 
went  with  them  to  the  house  of  God,  with  the 
voice  of  joy  and  praise,  with  a  multitude  that  kept 
holyday. 

Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why  art 
thou  disquieted  in  me  ?  hope  thou  in  God :  for  I 
shall  yet  praise  him  for  the  help  of  his  counte- 
nance. 

0  my   God,   my  soul  is  cast  down  within  me : 
therefore  will  I  remember  thee  from  the  land  of 
Jordan,   and   of    the    Hermonites,    from    the    hill 
Mizar. 

Deep  calleth  unto  deep  at  the  noise  of  thy  water- 
spouts :  all  thy  waves  and  thy  billows  are  gone  over 
me. 

Yet  the  LORD  will  command  his  loving-kindness  in 
the  daytime,  and  in  the  night  his  song  shall  be  with 
me,  and  my  prayer  unto  the  God  of  my  life. 

1  will  say  unto  God  my  rock,  Why  hast  thou  for- 
gotten me  ?  why  go  I  mourning  because  of  the  op- 
pression of  the  enemy? 

As  with  a  sword  in  my  bones,  mine  enemies  re- 
proach me  ;  while  they  say  daily  unto  me,  Where  is 
thy  God  ? 

Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why 
art  thou  disquieted  within  me?  hope  thou  in  God: 
for  I  shall  yet  praise  him,  who  is  the  health  of  my 
countenance,  and  my  God. 


150  SELECTIONS  OF  PSA  T.MS  Sel.  6. 


JVA 
*    *• 


Selection  Si#l). 
PSALM  66. 

AKE  a  joyful  noise  unto  God,  all  ye  lands: 


Sing  forth  the  honor  of  his  name  :  make  his 
praise  glorious. 

Say  unto  God,  How  terrible  art  thou  in  thy 
works!  through  the  greatness  of  thy  power  shall 
thine  enemies  submit  themselves  unto  thee. 

All  the  earth  shall  worship  thee,  and  shall  sing 
unto  thee  ;  they  shall  sing  to  thy  name. 

Come  and  see  the  works  of  God  :  he  is  terrible  in 
his  doing  toward  the  children  of  men. 

He  turned  the  sea  into  dry  land  :  they  went 
through  the  flood  on  foot:  there  did  we  rejoice  in  him. 

He  ruleth  by  his  power  forever;  his  eyes  behold 
the  nations  :  let  not  the  rebellious  exalt  themselves. 

0  bless  our  God,  ye  people,  and  make  the  voice 
of  his  praise  to  be  heard  : 

Which  holdeth  our  soul  in  life,  and  suffereth  not 
our  feet  to  be  moved. 

For  thou,  O  God,  hast  proved  us  :  thou  hast  tried 
us,  as  silver  is  tried. 

Thou  broughtest  us  into  the  net  ;  thou  laidst  af- 
fliction upon  our  loins. 

Thou  hast  caused  men  to  ride  over  our  heads  ;  we 
went  through  fire  and  through  water:  but  thou 
broughtest  us  out  into  a  wealthy  place. 

1  will  go  into  thy  house  with  burnt-offerings  : 

I  will  pay  thee  my  vows,  which  my  lips  have  ut- 
tered, and  my  mouth  hath  spoken,  when  I  was  in 
trouble. 


Sel.  6.  AND  OTHER  SCRIPTURES.  151 

Come  and  hear,  all  ye  that  fear  God,  and  I  will 
declare  what  he  hath  done  for  my  soul. 

I  cried  unto  him  with  my  mouth,  and  he  was  ex- 
tolled with  my  tongue. 

If  I  regard  iniquity  in  my  heart,  the  Lord  will  not 
hear  me : 

But  verily  God  hath  heard  me ;  he  hath  attended 
to  the  voice  of  my  prayer. 

Blessed  be  God,  which  hath  not  turned  away  my 
prayer,  nor  his  mercy  from  me. 


O 


FKOM  PSALM  107.  21. 

THAT  men  would  praise  the  LORD  for  his 
goodness,  and  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the 
children  of  men! 

And  let  them  sacrifice  the  sacrifices  of  thanksgiv- 
ing, and  declare  his  works  with  rejoicing. 

They  that  go  down  to  the  sea  in  ships,  that  do 
business  in  great  waters  ; 

These  see  the  works  of  "the  LORD,  and  his  won- 
ders in  the  deep. 

For  he  commandeth,  and  raiseth  the  stormy  wind, 
which  lifteth  up  the  waves  thereof. 

They  mount  up  to  the  heaven,  they  go  down 
again  to  the  depths  :  their  soul  is  naelted  because  of 
trouble. 

They  reel  to  and  fro,  and  stagger  like  a  drunken 
man,  and  are  at  their  wit's  end. 

Then  they  cry  unto  the  LORD  in  their  trouble, 
and  he  bringeth  them  out  of  their  distresses. 

He  maketh  the  storm  a  calm,  so  that  the  waves 
thereof  are  still. 


152  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS  Sel.  7. 

Then  are  they  glad  because  they  be  quiet ;  so  he 
bringeth  them  unto  their  desired  haven. 

O  that  men  would  praise  the  LORD  for  his  good- 
ness, and  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of 
men! 


0eUction  Seoentl). 
PSALM  72. 

IVE  the  king  thy  judgments,  O  God,  and  thy 
righteousness  unto  the  king's  son. 

He  shall  judge  thy  people  with  righteousness,  and 
thy  poor  with  judgment. 

The  mountains  shall  bring  peace  to  the  people, 
and  the  little  hills,  by  righteousness. 

He  shall  judge  the  poor  of  the  people,  he  shall 
save  the  children  of  the  needy,  and  shall  break  in 
pieces  the  oppressor. 

They  shall  fear  thee  as  long  as  the  sun  and  moon 
endure,  throughout  all  generations. 

He  shall  come  down  like  rain  upon  the  mown 
grass :  as  showers  that  water  the  earth. 

In  his  days  shall  the  righteous  flourish ;  and 
abundance  of  peace  so  long  as  the  moon  endureth. 

He  shall  have  dominion  also  from  sea  to  sea,  and 
from  the  river  unto  the  ends  of  the  earth. 

They  that  dwell  in  the  wilderness  shall  bow  before 
him ;  and  his  enemies  shall  lick  the  dust. 

The  kings  of  Tarshish  and  of  the  isles  shall  bring 
presents:  the  kings  of  Sheba  and  Seba  shall  offer 
gifts. 


Sel.  7.  AND  OTHER  SCRIPTURES.  153 

Yea,  all  kings  shall  fall  down  before  him  :  all  na- 
tions shall  serve  him. 

For  he  shall  deliver  the  needy  when  he  crieth ; 
the  poor  also,  and  him  that  hath  no  helper. 

He  shall  spare  the  poor  and  needy,  and  shall  save 
the  souls  of  the  needy. 

He  shall  redeem  their  soul  from  deceit  and  vio- 
lence :  and  precious  shall  their  blood  be  in  his  sight. 

And  he  shall  live,  and  to  him  shall  be  given  of 
the  gold  of  Sheba :  prayer  also  shall  be  made  for 
him  continually;  and  daily  shall  he  be  praised. 

There  shall  be  a  handful  of  corn  in  the  earth  upon 
the  top  of  the  mountains;  the  fruit  thereof  shall 
shake  like  Lebanon :  and  they  of  the  city  shall 
flourish  like  grass  of  the  earth. 

His  name  shall  endure  forever:  his  name  shall 
be  continued  as  long  as  the  sun :  and  men  shall  be 
blessed  in  him :  all  nations  shall  call  him  blessed. 

Blessed  be  the  LORD  God,  the  God  of  Israel,  who 
only  doeth  wondrous  things. 

And  blessed  be  his  glorious  name  forever:  and 
let  the  whole  earth  be  filled  with  his  glory. 

PSALM  96. 

OSING  unto  the  LORD  a  new  song:  sing  unto 
the  LORD,  all  the  earth. 

Sing  unto  the  LORD,  bless  his  name ;  show  forth 
his  salvation  from  day  to  day. 

Declare  his  glory  among  the  heathen,  his  wonders 
among  all  people. 

For  the  LORD  is  great,  and  greatly  to  be  praised : 
he  is  to  be  feared  above  all  gods. 


154  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS  Sel.  8. 

For  all  the  gods  of  the  nations  are  idols:  but  the 
LORD  made  the  heavens. 

Honor  and  majesty  are  before  him  :  strength  and 
beauty  are  in  his  sanctuary. 

Give  unto  the  LORD,  O  ye  kindreds  of  the  peo- 
ple, give  unto  the  LORD  glory  and  strength. 

Give  unto  the  LORD  the  glory  due  unto  his 
name :  bring  an  offering,  and  come  into  his  courts. 

O  worship  the  LORD  in  the  beauty  of  holiness : 
fear  before  him,  all  the  earth. 

Say  among  the  heathen  that  the  LORD  reigneth : 
the  world  also  shall  be  established  that  it  shall  not 
be  moved  :  he  shall  judge  the  people  righteously. 

Let  the  heavens  rejoice,  and  let  the  earth  be  glad  ; 
let  the  sea  roar,  and  the  fullness  thereof. 

Let  the  field  be  joyful,  and  all  that  is  therein : 
then  shall  all  the  trees  of  the  wood  rejoice  before 
the  LORD: 

For  he  cometh,  for  he  cometh  to  judge  the  earth  : 
he  shall  judge  the  world  with  righteousness,  and 
the  people  with  his  truth. 


Qeiettion 
PSALM  80. 

IVE  ear,  O  Shepherd  of  Israel,  thou  that  lead- 
est  Joseph  like  a  flock ;  thou  that  dwellest  be- 
tween the  cherubim,  shine  forth. 

Before  Ephraim  and  Benjamin  and  Manasseh  stir 
up  thy  strength,  and  come  and  save  us. 

Turn  us  again,  O  God,  and  cause  thy  face  to 
shine ;  and  we  shall  be  saved. 


Sel.  8.  AND  OTHEB  SCHIPTUBES.  155 

O  LORD  God  of  hosts,  how  long  wilt  thou  be  an- 
gry against  the  prayer  of  thy  people  ? 

Thou  feedest  them  with  the  bread  of  tears  ;  and 
givest  them  tears  to  drink  in  great  measure. 

Thou  makest  us  a  strife  unto  our  neighbors :  and 
our  enemies  laugh  among  themselves. 

Turn  us  again,  O  God  of  hosts,  and  cause  thy 
face  to  shine ;  and  we  shall  be  saved. 

Thou  hast  brought  a  vine  out  of  Egypt:  thou 
hast  cast  out  the  heathen,  and  planted  it. 

Thou  preparedst  room  before  it,  and  didst  cause 
it  to  take  deep  root,  and  it  filled  the  land. 

The  hills  were  covered  with  the  shadow  of  it,  and 
the  boughs  thereof  were  like  the  goodly  cedars. 

She  sent  out  her  boughs  unto  the  sea,  and  her 
branches  unto  the  river. 

Why  hast  thou  then  broken  down  her  hedges, 
so  that  all  they  which  pass  by  the  way  do  pluck 
her? 

The  boar  out  of  the  wood  doth  waste  it,  and  the 
wild  beast  of  the  field  doth  devour  it. 

Return,  we  beseech  thee,  O  God  of  hosts :  look 
down  from  heaven,  and  behold,  and  visit  this 
vine; 

And  the  vineyard  which  thy  right  hand  hath 
planted,  and  the  branch  that  thou  madest  strong 
for  thyself. 

It  is  burned  with  fire,  it  is  cut  down  :  they  perish 
at  the  rebuke  of  thy  countenance. 

Let  thy  hand  be  upon  the  man  of  thy  right  hand, 
upon  the  son  of  man  whom  thou  madest  strong  for 
thyself. 

11— 14 


156  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS  Sel.  9. 

So  will  not  we  go  back  from  thee :  quicken  us, 
and  we  will  call  upon  thy  name. 

Turn  us  again,  O  LORD  God  of  hosts,  cause  thy 
face  to  shine  ;  and  we  shall  be  saved. 


Selection  Nintl). 
PSALM  81. 

O  ING  aloud  unto  God  our  strength :  make  a  joy- 
^  ful  noise  unto  the  God  of  Jacob. 

Take  a  psalm,  and  bring  hither  the  timbrel,  the 
pleasant  harp  with  the  psaltery. 

Blow  up  the  trumpet  in  the  new  moon,  in  the 
time  appointed,  on  our  solemn  feast  day. 

For  this  was  a  statute  for  Israel,  and  a  law  of  the 
God  of  Jacob. 

This  he  ordained  in  Joseph  for  a  testimony,  when 
he  went  out  through  the  land  of  Egypt :  where  I 
heard  a  language  that  I  understood  not. 

I  removed  his  shoulder  from  the  burden :  his 
hands  were  delivered  from  the  pots. 

Thou  calledst  in  trouble,  and  I  delivered  thee ;  I 
answered  thee  in  the  secret  place  of  thunder:  I 
proved  thee  at  the  waters  of  Meribah. 

Hear,  O  my  people,  and  I  will  testify  unto  thee : 
O  Israel,  if  thou  wilt  hearken  unto  me ; 

There  shall  no  strange  god  be  in  thee ;  neither 
shalt  thou  worship  any  strange  god. 

I  am  the  LORD  thy  God,  which  brought  thee  out 
of  the  land  of  Egypt :  open  thy  mouth  wide,  and  I 
will  fill  it. 


Sel.  9.  AND  OTHER  SCRIPTURES.  157 

But  my  people  would  not  hearken  to  my  voice ; 
and  Israel  would  none  of  me. 

So  I  gave  them  up  unto  their  own  hearts'  lust : 
and  they  walked  in  their  own  counsels. 

0  that  my  people  had  hearkened  unto  me,  and 
Israel  had  walked  in  my  ways ! 

1  should  soon  have  subdued  their  enemies,  and 
turned  my  hand  against  their  adversaries. 

The  haters  of  the  LORD  should  have  submitted 
themselves  unto  him:  but  their  time  should  have 
endured  forever. 

He  should  have  fed  them  also  with  the  finest  of 
the  wheat :  and  with  honey  out  of  the  ror«k  should 
I  have  satisfied  thee. 

PSALM  82. 

OD  standeth  in  the  congregation  of  the  mighty  ; 
he  judgeth  among  the  gods. 

How  long  will  ye  judge  unjustly,  and  accept  the 
persons  of  the  wicked  ? 

Defend  the  poor  and  fatherless  :  do  justice  to  the 
afflicted  and  needy. 

Deliver  the  poor  and  needy:  rid  them  out  of  the 
hand  of  the  wicked. 

They  know  not,  neither  will  they  understand; 
they  walk  on  in  darkness :  all  the  foundations  of  the 
earth  are  out  of  course. 

I  have  said,  Ye  are  gods ;  and  all  of  you  are 
children  of  the  Most  High. 

But  ye  shall  die  like  men,  and  fall  like  one  of  the 
princes. 

Arise,  O  God,  judge  the  earth:  for  thou  shalt 
inherit  all  nations. 


158  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS  Bel.  10. 

Selection  ®enll). 

PSALM  84. 
LJOW  amiable  are  thy  tabernacles,  O  LORD  of 

I  hosts! 

My  soul  longeth,  yea,  even  fainteth  for  the  courts 
of  the  LORD  :  my  heart  and  my  flesh  crieth  out  for 
the  living  God. 

Yea,  the  sparrow  hath  found  a  house,  and  the 
swallow  a  nest  for  herself,  where  she  may  lay  her 
young,  even  thine  altars,  O  LORD  of  hosts,  my 
King,  and  my  God. 

Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  thy  house :  they 
will  be  still  praising  thee. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whose  strength  is  in  thee ;  in 
whose  heart  are  the  ways  of  them. 

Who  passing  through  the  valley  of  Baca  make  it 
a  well ;  the  rain  also  filleth  the  pools. 

They  go  from  strength  to  strength,  every  one  of 
them  in  Zion  appeareth  before  God. 

O  LORD  God  of  hosts,  hear  my  prayer :  give  ear, 
O  God  of  Jacob. 

Behold,  O  God  our  shield,  and  look  upon  the 
face  of  thine  anointed. 

For  a  day  in  thy  courts  is  better  than  a  thou- 
sand. I  had  rather  be  a  door-keeper  in  the  house 
of  my  God,  than  to  dwell  in  the  tents  of  wicked- 
ness. 

For  the  LORD  God  is  a  sun  and  shield :  the  LORD 
will  give  grace  and  glory:  no  good  thing  will  he 
withhold  from  them  that  walk  uprightly. 

O  LORD  of  hosts,  blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth 
in  thee. 


Sel.  11.  AND  OTHER  SCRIPTURES.  159 

PSALM  122. 

T  WAS  glad  when  they  said  unto  me,  Let  us  go 
*  into  the  house  of  the  LORD. 

Our  feet  shall  stand  within  thy  gates,  O  Jeru- 
salem. 

Jerusalem  is  builded  as  a  city  that  is  compact  to- 
gether : 

Whither  the  tribes  go  up,  the  tribes  of  the  LORD, 
unto  the  testimony  of  Israel,  to  give  thanks  unto 
the  name  of  the  LORD. 

For  there  are  set  thrones  of  judgment,  the  thrones 
of  the  house  of  David. 

Pray  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem  :  they  shall  pros- 
per that  love  thee. 

Peace  be  within  thy  walls,  and  prosperity  within 
thy  palaces. 

For  my  brethren  and  companions'  sakes,  I  will 
now  say,  Peace  be  within  thee. 

Because  of  the  house  of  the  LORD  our  God  I  will 
seek  thy  good. 

Selection   (Eleoentl). 

PSALM  85. 

T   ORD,  thou  hast  been  favorable  unto  thy  land : 
*-*  thou  hast  brought  back  the  captivity  of  Jacob. 

Thou  hast  forgiven  the  iniquity  of  thy  people ; 
thou  hast  covered  all  their  sin. 

Thou  hast  taken  away  all  thy  wrath :  thou  hast 
turned  thyself  from  the  fierceness  of  thine  anger. 

Turn  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation,  and  cause  thine 
anger  toward  us  to  cease. 


160  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS  Sel.  11. 

Wilt  thou  be  angry  with  us  forever?  wilt  thou 
draw  out  thine  anger  to  all  generations  ? 

Wilt  thou  not  revive  us  again :  that  thy  people 
may  rejoice  in  thee  ? 

Show  us  thy  mercy,  O  LORD,  and  grant  us  thy 
salvation. 

I  will  hear  what  God  the  LORD  will  speak  :  for  he 
will  speak  peace  unto  his  people,  and  to  his  saints : 
but  let  them  not  turn  again  to  folly. 

Surely  his  salvation  is  nigh  them  that  fear  him  ; 
that  glory  may  dwell  in  our  land. 

Mercy  and  truth  are  met  together  ;  righteousness 
and  peace  have  kissed  each  other. 

Truth  shall  spring  out  of  the  earth  ;  and  righteous- 
ness shall  look  down  from  heaven. 

Yea,  the  LORD  shall  give  that  which  is  good  ;  and 
our  land  shall  yield  her  increase. 

Righteousness  shall  go  before  him ;  and  shall  set 
us  in  the  way  of  his  steps. 

PSALM  93. 

HTHE  LORD  reigneth,  he  is  clothed  with  majesty; 
•*•  the  LORD  is  clothed  with  strength,  wherewith 
he  has  girded  himself:  the  world  also  is  stablished, 
that  it  cannot  be  moved. 

Thy  throne  is  established  of  old :  thou  art  from 
everlasting. 

The  floods  have  lifted  up,  O  LORD,  the  floods 
have  lifted  up  their  voice ;  the  floods  lift  up  their 
waves. 

The  LORD  on  high  is  mightier  than  the  noise  of 
many  waters,  yea,  than  the  mighty  waves  of  the 
sea. 


Sel.  11.  AND  OTHEK  SCRIPTURES.  161 

Thy  testimonies  are  very  sure :  holiness  becometh 
thine  house,  O  LORD,  forever. 

PSALM  97. 

HTHE  LORD  reigneth ;  let  the  earth  rejoice ;  let  the 
multitude  of  isles  be  glad  thereof. 

Clouds  and  darkness  are  round  about  him :  right- 
eousness and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  his 
throne. 

A  fire  goeth  before  him,  and  burneth  up  his  ene- 
mies round  about. 

His  lightnings  enlightened  the  world :  the  earth 
saw,  and  trembled. 

The  hills  melted  like  wax  at  the  presence  of  the 
LORD,  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord  of  the  whole 
earth. 

The  heavens  declare  his  righteousness,  and  all 
the  people  see  his  glory. 

Confounded  be  all  they  that  serve  graven  images, 
that  boast  themselves  of  idols :  worship  him,  all  ye 
gods. 

Zion  heard,  and  was  glad ;  and  the  daughters  of 
Judah  rejoiced  because  of  thy  judgments,  O  LORD. 

For  thou,  LORD,  art  high  above  all  the  earth : 
thou  art  exalted  far  above  all  gods. 

Ye  that  love  the  LORD,  hate  evil :  he  preserveth 
the  souls  of  his  saints ;  he  delivereth  them  out  of  the 
hand  of  the  wicked. 

Light  is  sown  for  the  righteous,  and  gladness  for 
the  upright  in  heart. 

Rejoice  in  the  LORD,  ye  righteous ;  and  give 
thanks  at  the  remembrance  of  his  holiness. 


162  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS  Sel.  12. 

Selection  ®uj*lftl). 

PSALM  148. 

DRAISE  ye  the  LORD.     Praise  ye  the  LORD  from 
*•     the  heavens  :  praise  him  in  the  heights. 

Praise  ye  him,  all  his  angels:  praise  ye  him,  all 
his  hosts. 

Praise  ye  him,  sun  and  moon :  praise  him,  all  ye 
stars  of  light. 

Praise"  him,  ye  heavens  of  heavens,  and  ye  waters 
that  be  above  the  heavens. 

Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  LORD  :  for  he 
commanded,  and  they  were  created. 

He  hath  also  stablished  them  for  ever  and  ever : 
he  hath  made  a  decree  which  shall  not  pass. 

Praise  the  LORD  from  the  earth,  ye  dragons,  and 
all  deeps : 

Fire,  and  hail;  snow,  and  vapor;  stormy  wind 
fulfilling  his  word : 

Mountains,  and  all  hills ;  fruitful  trees,  and  all 
cedars : 

Beasts,  and  all  cattle ;  creeping  things,  and  flying 
fowl : 

Kings  of  the  earth,  and  all  people  ;  princes,  and 
all  judges  of  the  earth : 

Both  young  men,  and  maidens ;  old  men,  and 
children  : 

Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  LORD :  for  his 
name  alone  is  excellent ;  his  glory  is  above  the 
earth  and  heaven. 

He  also  exalteth  the  horn  of  his  people,  the  praise 
of  all  his  saints ;  even  of  the  children  of  Israel,  a 
people  near  unto  him.  Praise  ye  the  LORD. 


Sel.  13.  AND  OTHEB  SCRIPTURES.  163 


PSALM  149. 

OING  unto  the  LORD  a  new  song,  and  his  praise 
^  in  the  congregation  of  saints. 

Let  Israel  rejoice  in  him  that  made  him :  let  the 
children  of  Zion  be  joyful  in  their  King. 

Let  them  praise  his  name  in  the  dance:  let  them 
sing  praises  unto  him  with  the  timbrel  and  harp. 

For  the  LORD  taketh  pleasure  in  his  people :  he 
will  beautify  the  meek  with  salvation. 

Let  the  saints  be  joyful  in  glory :  let  them  sing 
aloud  upon  their  beds.     Praise  ye  the  LORD. 

PSALM  150. 

PRAISE  God  in  his  sanctuary:  praise  him  in  the 
•*•     firmament  of  his  power. 

Praise  him  for  his  mighty  acts:  praise  him  accord- 
ing to  his  excellent  greatness. 

Praise  him  with  the  sound  of  the  trumpet:  praise 
him  with  the  psaltery  and  harp. 

Praise  him  with  the  timbrel  and  dance  :  praise 
him  with  stringed  instruments  and  organs. 

Praise  him  upon  the  loud  cymbals:  praise  him 
upon  the  high  sounding  cymbals. 

Let  every  thing  that  hath  breath  praise  the  LORD. 
Praise  ye  the  LORD. 

Selection   (Etyirteentl). 

JOB  28. 

URELY  there  is  a  vein  for  the  silver,  and  a  place 
for  gold  where  they  fine  it. 
Iron  is  taken  out  of  the  earth,  and  brass  is  molten 
out  of  the  stone. 


164  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS  Sel.  13. 

He  setteth  an  end  to  darkness,  and  searcheth 
out  all  perfection :  the  stones  of  darkness,  and  the 
shadow  of  death. 

The  flood  breaketh  out  from  the  inhabitant ;  even 
the  waters  forgotten  of  the  foot :  they  are  dried  up, 
they  are  gone  away  from  men. 

As  for  the  earth,  out  of  it  cometh  bread :  and  un- 
der it  is  turned  up  as  it  were  fire. 

The  stones  of  it  are  the  place  of  sapphires :  and 
it  hath  dust  of  gold. 

There  is  a  path  which  no  fowl  knoweth,  and  which 
the  vulture's  eye  hath  not  seen : 

The  lion's  whelps  have  not  trodden  it,  nor  the 
fierce  lion  passed  by  it. 

He  putteth  forth  his  hand  upon  the  rock;  he 
overturneth  the  mountains  by  the  roots. 

He  cutteth  out  rivers  among  the  rocks ;  and  his 
eye  seeth  every  precious  thing. 

He  bindeth  the  floods  from  overflowing;  and  the 
thing  that  is  hid  bringeth  he  forth  to  light. 

But  where  shall  wisdom  be  found  ?  and  where  is 
the  place  of  understanding? 

Man  knoweth  not  the  price  thereof;  neither  is  it 
found  in  the  land  of  the  living. 

The  depth  saith,  It  is  not  in  me:  and  the  sea 
saith,  It  is  not  with  me. 

It  cannot  be  gotten  for  gold,  neither  shall  silver 
be  weighed  for  the  price  thereof. 

It  cannot  be  valued  with  the  gold  of  Ophir,  with 
the  precious  onyx,  or  the  sapphire. 

The  gold  and  the  crystal  cannot  equal  it :  and  the 
exchange  of  it  shall  not  be  for  jewels  of  fine  gold. 


Sel.  14.  AMD  OTHEK  SCBIPTUBES.  165 

No  mention  shall  be  made  of  coral,  or  of  pearls  : 
for  the  price  of  wisdom  is  above  rubies. 

The  topaz  of  Ethiopia  shall  not  equal  it,  neither 
shall  it  be  valued  with  pure  gold. 

Whence  then  cometh  wisdom  ?  and  where  is  the 
place  of  understanding? 

Seeing  it  is  hid  from  the  eyes  of  all  living,  and 
kept  close  from  the  fowls  of  the  air. 

Destruction  and  death  say,  We  have  heard  the 
fame  thereof  with  our  ears. 

God  understandeth  the  way  thereof,  and  he  know- 
eth  the  place  thereof. 

For  he  looketh  to  the  ends  of  the  earth,  and  seeth 
under  the  whole  heaven  ; 

To  make  the  weight  for  the  winds  ;  and  he  weigh- 
eth  the  waters  by  measure. 

When  he  made  a  decree  for  the  rain,  and  a  way 
for  the  lightning  of  the  thunder; 

Then  did  he  see  it,  and  declare  it  ;  he  prepared 
it,  yea,  and  searched  it  out. 

And  unto  man  he  said,  Behold,  the  fear  of  the 
Lord,  that  is  wisdom  ;  and  to  depart  from  evil  is 
understanding. 


Selection 
FROM  PKOVEKBS  3. 

JVA  Y  son,  forget  not  my  law;  but  let  thine  heart 
*  *  *  keep  my  commandments  : 

For  length  of  days,  and  long  life,  and  peace,  shall 
they  add  to  thee. 

Let  not  mercy  and  truth  forsake  thee:  bind  them 


166  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS  Sel.  14. 

about  thy  neck;  write  them  upon  the  table  of 
thine  heart : 

So  shalt  thou  find  favor  and  good  understanding 
in  the  sight  of  God  and  man. 

Trust  in  the  LORD  with  all  thine  heart ;  and  lean 
not  unto  thine  own  understanding. 

In  all  thy  ways  acknowledge  him,  and  he  shall 
direct  thy  paths. 

Be  not  wise  in  thine  own  eyes :  fear  the  LORD, 
and  depart  from  evil. 

It  shall  be  health  to  thy  navel,  and  marrow  to  thy 
bones. 

Honor  the  LORD  with  thy  substance,  and  with 
the  first-fruits  of  all  thine  increase : 

So  shall  thy  barns  be  filled  with  plenty,  and  thy 
presses  shall  burst  out  with  new  wine. 

My  son,  despise  not  the  chastening  of  the  LORD  ; 
neither  be  weary  of  his  correction : 

For  whom  the  LORD  loveth  he  correcteth ;  even 
as  a  father  the  son  in  whom  he  delighteth. 

Happy  is  the  man  that  findeth  wisdom,  and  the 
man  that  getteth  understanding: 

For  the  merchandise  of  it  is  better  than  the  mer- 
chandise of  silver,  and  the  gain  thereof  than  fine 
gold. 

She  is  more  precious  than  rubies:  and  all  the 
things  thou  canst  desire  are  not  to  be  compared 
unto  her. 

Length  of  days  is  in  her  right  hand ;  and  in  her 
left  hand  riches  and  honor. 

Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness,  and  all  her 
paths  are  peace. 


Sel.  14.  AND  OTHEK  SOKIPTTTHES.  167 

FROM  PROVERBS  4. 

\I7ISDOM  is  the  principal  thing;  therefore  get 
"  *  wisdom :  and  with  all  thy  getting  get  under- 
standing. 

Exalt  her,  and  she  shall  promote  thee :  she  shall 
bring  thee  to  honor,  when  thou  dost  embrace 
her. 

She  shall  give  to  thine  head  an  ornament  of  grace : 
a  crown  of  glory  shall  she  deliver  to  thee. 

Hear,  O  my  son,  and  receive  my  sayings;  and 
the  years  of  thy  life  shall  be  many. 

I  have  taught  thee  in  the  way  of  wisdom ;  I  have 
led  thee  in  right  paths. 

When  thou  goest,  thy  steps  shall  not  be  strait- 
ened ;  and  when  thou  runnest,  thou  shalt  not  stum- 
ble. 

Take  fast  hold  of  instruction ;  let  her  not  go : 
keep  her  ;  for  she  is  thy  life. 

Enter  not  into  the  path  of  the  wicked,  and  go  not 
in  the  way  of  evil  men. 

Avoid  it,  pass  not  by  it,  turn  from  it,  and  pass 
away. 

For  they  sleep  not,  except  they  have  done  mis- 
chief; and  their  sleep  is  taken  away,  unless  they 
cause  some  to  fall. 

For  they  eat  the  bread  of  wickedness,  and  drink 
the  wine  of  violence. 

But  the  path  of  the  just  is  as  the  shining  light, 
that  shineth  more  and  more  unto  the  perfect 
day. 


168  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS  Sel.  15. 

Selection  4Tifteentl). 
PKOVKBBS  8. 

F\OTH  not  wisdom  cry  ?  and  understanding  put 
I"/  forth  her  voice  ? 

She  standeth  in  the  top  of  high  places,  by  the 
way  in  the  places  of  the  paths. 

She  crieth  at  the  gates,  at  the  entry  of  the  city,  at 
the  coming  in  at  the  doors  : 

Unto  you,  O  men,  I  call ;  and  my  voice  is  to  the 
sons  of  man. 

0  ye  simple,  understand  wisdom :  and,  ye  fools, 
be  ye  of  an  understanding  heart. 

Hear ;  for  I  will  speak  of  excellent  things ;  and 
the  opening  of  my  lips  shall  be  right  things. 

For  my  mouth  shall  speak  truth  ;  and  wickedness 
is  an  abomination  to  my  lips. 

All  the  words  of  my  mouth  are  in  righteousness ; 
there  is  nothing  froward  or  perverse  in  them. 

They  are  all  plain  to  him  that  understandeth, 
and  right  to  them  that  find  knowledge. 

Receive  my  instruction,  and  not  silver;  and 
knowledge  rather  than  choice  gold. 

For  wisdom  is  better  than  rubies ;  and  all  the  things 
that  may  be  desired  are  not  to  be  compared  to  it. 

1  wisdom    dwell   with    prudence,    and    find   out 
knowledge  of  witty  inventions. 

The  fear  of  the  LORD  is  to  hate  evil :  pride,  and 
arrogancy,  and  the  evil  way,  and  the  froward  mouth, 
do  I  hate. 

Counsel  is  mine,  and  sound  wisdom  :  I  am  under- 
standing ;  I  have  strength. 


Sel.  15.  AND  OTHER  SCRIPTURES.  169 

By  me  kings  reign,  and  princes  decree  justice. 

By  me  princes  rule,  and  nobles,  even  all  the 
judges  of  the  earth. 

I  love  them  that  love  me ;  and  those  that  seek 
me  early  shall  find  me. 

Riches  and  honor  are  with  me;  yea,  durable 
riches  and  righteousness. 

My  fruit  is  better  than  gold,  yea,  than  fine  gold ; 
and  my  revenue  than  choice  silver. 

I  lead  in  the  way  of  righteousness,  in  the  midst 
of  the  paths  of  judgment : 

That  I  may  cause  those  that  love  me  to  inherit 
substance  ;  and  I  will  fill  their  treasures. 

The  LORD  possessed  me  in  the  beginning  of  his 
way,  before  his  works  of  old. 

I  was  set  up  from  everlasting,  from  the  beginning, 
or  ever  the  earth  was. 

When  there  were  no  depths,  I  was  brought  forth  ; 
when  there  were  no  fountains  abounding  with  water. 

Before  the  mountains  were  settled,  before  the 
hills  was  I  brought  forth  : 

While  as  yet  he  had  not  made  the  earth,  nor  the 
fields,  nor  the  highest  part  of  the  dust  of  the 
world. 

When  he  prepared  the  heavens,  I  was  there : 
when  he  set  a  compass  upon  the  face  of  the  depth  : 

When  he  established  the  clouds  above :  when  he 
strengthened  the  fountains  of  the  deep: 

When  he  gave  to  the  sea  his  decree,  that  the 
waters  should  not  pass  his  commandment :  when  he 
appointed  the  foundations  of  the  earth  : 

Then  I  was  by  him,  as  one  brought  up  with  him : 


170  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS  Sel.  16. 

and  I  was  daily  his  delight,  rejoicing  always  before 
him; 

Rejoicing  in  the  habitable  part  of  his  earth ;  and 
my  delights  were  with  the  sons  of  men. 

Now  therefore  hearken  unto  me,  O  ye  children  : 
for  blessed  are  they  that  keep  my  ways. 

Hear  instruction,  and  be  wise,  and  refuse  it  not. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  heareth  me,  watching 
daily  at  my  gates,  waiting  at  the  posts  of  my  doors. 

For  whoso  findeth  me  findeth  life,  and  shall  ob- 
tain favor  of  the  LORD. 

But  he  that  sinneth  against  me  wrongeth  his  own 
soul :  all  they  that  hate  me  love  death. 


Selection  0 
FEOM  ISAIAH  11. 

AND  there  shall  come  forth  a  rod  out  of  the  stem 
**•  of  Jesse,  and  a  Branch  shall  grow  out  of  his 
roots :  • 

And  the  Spirit  of  the  LORD  shall  rest  upon  him, 
the  spirit  of  wisdom  and  understanding,  the  spirit 
of  counsel  and  might,  the  spirit  of  knowledge  and 
of  the  fear  of  the  LORD ; 

And  shall  make  him  of  quick  understanding  in 
the  fear  of  the  LORD:  and  he  shall  not  judge  after 
the  sight  of  his  eyes,  neither  reprove  after  the  hear- 
ing of  his  ears : 

But  with  righteousness  shall  he  judge  the  poor, 
and  reprove  with  equity  for  the  meek  of  the  earth : 
and  he  shall  smite  the  earth  with  the  rod  of  his 


Sel.  16.  AND  OTHER  SCRIPTURES.  171 

mouth,  and  with  the  breath  of  his  lips  shall  he  slay 
the  wicked. 

And  righteousness  shall  be  the  girdle  of  his  loins, 
and  faithfulness  the  girdle  of  his  reins. 

The  wolf  also  shall  dwell  with  the  lamb,  and  the 
leopard  shall  lie  down  with  the  kid ;  and  the  calf 
and  the  young  lion  and  the  fatling  together ;  and  a 
little  child  shall  lead  them. 

And  the  cow  and  the  bear  shall  feed  ;  their  young 
ones  shall  lie  down  together :  and  the  lion  shall  eat 
straw  like  the  ox. 

And  the  sucking  child  shall  play  on  the  hole  of 
the  asp,  and  the  weaned  child  shall  put  his  hand  on 
the  cockatrice'  den. 

They  shall  not  hurt  nor  destroy  in  all  my  holy 
mountain :  for  the  earth  shall  be  full  of  the  knowl- 
edge of  the  LORD,  as  the  waters  cover  the  sea. 

FBOM  ISAIAH  42. 

DEHOLD  my  servant,  whom  I  uphold;  mine 
^  elect,  in  whom  my  soul  delighteth  ;  I  have  put 
my  Spirit  upon  him :  he  shall  bring  forth  judgment 
to  the  Gentiles. 

He  shall  not  cry,  nor  lift  up,  nor  cause  his  voice 
to  be  heard  in  the  street. 

A  bruised  reed  shall  he  not  break,  and  the  smok- 
ing flax  shaL  he  not  quench :  he  shall  bring  forth 
judgment  unto  truth. 

He  shall  not  fail  nor  be  discouraged,  till  he  have 
set  judgment  in  the  earth:  and  the  isles  shall  wait 
for  his  law. 

Thus  saith  God  the  LORD,  he  that  created  the 


172  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS  Sel.  17. 

heavens,  and  stretched  them  out;  he  that  spread 
forth  the  earth,  and  that  which  cometh  out  of  it ; 
he  that  giveth  breath  unto  the  people  upon  it,  and 
spirit  to  them  that  walk  therein: 

I  the  LORD  have  called  thee  in  righteousness,  and 
will  hold  thine  hand,  and  will  keep  thee,  and  give  thee 
for  a  covenant  of  the  people,  for  a  light  of  theGentiles; 

To  open  the  blind  eyes,  to  bring  out  the  prisoners 
from  the  prison,  and  them  that  sit  in  darkness  out 
of  the  prison-house. 

I  am  the  LORD  ;  that  is  my  name :  and  my  glory 
will  I  not  give  to  another,  neither  my  praise  to 
graven  images. 

Behold,  the  former  things  are  come  to  pass,  and 
new  things  do  I  declare  :  before  they  spring  forth  I 
tell  you  of  them. 

Sing  unto  the  LORD  a  new  song,  and  his  praise 
from  the  end  of  the  earth,  ye  that  go  down  to  the 
sea,  and  all  that  is  therein  ;  the  isles,  and  the  inhab- 
itants thereof. 

Let  the  wilderness  and  the  cities  thereof  lift  up 
their  voice,  the  villages  that  Kedar  doth  inhabit : 
let  the  inhabitants  of  the  rock  sing,  let  them  shout 
from  the  top  of  the  mountains. 

Let  them  give  glory  unto  the  LORD,  and  declare 
his  praise  in  the  islands. 


Selection 

ISAIAH  35. 

PHE  wilderness  and  the  solitary  place  shall  be 
glad  for  them  ;  and  the  desert  shall  rejoice,  and 
blossom  as  the  rose. 


Sel.  17.  AND  OTHER  SCRIPTURES.  173 

It  shall  blossom  abundantly,  and  rejoice  even 
with  joy  and  singing :  the  glory  of  Lebanon  shall 
be  given  unto  it,  the  excellency  of  Carmel  and 
Sharon  ;  they  shall  see  the  glory  of  the  LORD,  and 
the  excellency  of  our  God. 

Strengthen  ye  the  weak  hands,  and  confirm  the 
feeble  knees. 

Say  to  them  that  are  of  a  fearful  heart,  Be  strong, 
fear  not :  behold,  your  God  will  come  with  venge- 
ance, even  God  with  a  recompense ;  he  will  come 
and  save  you. 

Then  the  eyes  of  the  blind  shall  be  opened,  and 
the  ears  of  the  deaf  shall  be  unstopped. 

Then  shall  the  lame  man  leap  as  a  hart,  and  the 
tongue  of  the  dumb  sing:  for  in  the  wilderness 
shall  waters  break  out,  and  streams  in  the  desert. 

And  the  parched  ground  shall  become  a  pool, 
and  the  thirsty  land  springs  of  water :  in  the  habita- 
tion of  dragons,  where  each  lay,  shall  be  grass  with 
reeds  and  rushes. 

And  a  highway  shall  be  there,  and  a  way,  and  it 
shall  be  called  The  way  of  holiness ;  the  unclean 
shall  not  pass  over  it ;  but  it  shall  be  for  those  : 
the  wayfaring  men,  though  fools,  shall  not  err 
therein. 

No  lion  shall  be  there,  nor  any  ravenous  beast 
shall  go  up  thereon,  it  shall  not  be  found  there;  but 
the  redeemed  shall  walk  there : 

And  the  ransomed  of  the  LORD  shall  return,  and 
come  to  Zion  with  songs  and  everlasting  joy  upon 
their  heads :  they  shall  obtain  joy  and  gladness,  and 
sorrow  and  sighing  shall  flee  away. 


174  SELECTIONS  OP  PSALMS  Sel.  17. 

FROM  ISAIAH  40. 

f'OMFORT  ye,  comfort  ye  my  people,  saith  your 
^  God. 

Speak  ye  comfortably  to  Jerusalem,  and  cry  unto 
her,  that  her  warfare  is  accomplished,  that  her  in- 
iquity is  pardoned :  for  she  hath  received  of  the 
LORD'S  hand  double  for  all  her  sins. 

The  voice  of  him  that  crieth  in  the  wilderness, 
Prepare  ye  the  way  of  the  LORD,  make  straight  in 
the  desert  a  highway  for  our  God. 

Every  valley  shall  be  exalted,  and  every  mountain 
and  hill  shall  be  made  low :  and  the  crooked  shall 
be  made  straight,  and  the  rough  places  plain  : 

And  the  glory  of  the  LORD  shall  be  revealed,  snd 
all  flesh  shall  see  it  together :  for  the  mouth  of  the 
LORD  hath  spoken  it. 

The  voice  said,  Cry.  And  he  said,  What  shall  I 
cry?  All  flesh  is  grass,  and  all  the  goodliness  thereof 
is  as  the  flower  of  the  field: 

The  grass  withereth,  the  flower  fadeth ;  because 
the  spirit  of  the  LORD  bloweth  upon  it:  surely  the 
people  is  grass. 

The  grass  withereth,  the  flower  fadeth:  but  the 
word  of  our  God  shall  stand  forever. 

Why  sayest  thou,  O  Jacob,  and  speakest,  O  Israel, 
My  way  is  hid  from  the  LORD,  and  my  judgment  is 
passed  over  from  my  God  ? 

Hast  thou  not  known  ?  hast  thou  not  heard,  that 
the  everlasting  God,  the  LORD,  the  Creator  of  the 
ends  of  the  earth,  fainteth  not,  neither  is  weary? 
there  is  no  searching  of  his  understanding/ 


Sel.  18.  AND  OTHER  SCEIPTUBES.  175 

He  giveth  power  to  the  faint ;  and  to  them  that 
have  no  might  he  increaseth  strength. 

Even  the  youths  shall  faint  and  be  weary,  and  the 
young  men  shall  utterly  fall: 

But  they  that  wait  upon  the  LORD  shall  renew 
their  strength ;  they  shall  mount  up  with  wings  as 
eagles ;  they  shall  run,  and  not  be  weary ;  and  they 
shall  walk,  and  not  faint. 


Selection  (Pigljlccntlj. 
ISAIAH  52. 

•v  * 

A  WAKE,  awake,  put  on  thy  strength,  O  Zion ; 
•*"*•  put  on  thy  beautiful  garments,  O  Jerusalem, 
the  holy  city:  for  henceforth  there  shall  no  more 
come  into  thee  the  uncircumcised  and  the  unclean. 

Shake  thyself  from  the  dust ;  arise,  and  sit  down, 
O  Jerusalem :  loose  thyself  from  the  bands  of  thy 
neck,  O  captive  daughter  of  Zion. 

For  thus  saith  the  LORD,  Ye  have  sold  yourselves 
for  nought;  and  ye  shall  be  redeemed  without 
money. 

For  thus  saith  the  Lord  GOD,  My  people  went 
down  aforetime  into  Egypt  to  sojourn  there ;  and 
the  Assyrian  oppressed  them  without  cause. 

Now  therefore,  what  have  I  here,  saith  the  LORD, 
that  my  people  is  taken  away  for  nought?  they 
that  rule  over  them  make  them  to  howl,  saith  the 
LORD ;  and  my  name  continually  every  day  is  blas- 
phemed. 

Therefore  my  people  shall  know  my  name :  there- 


176  SELECTIONS  OP  PSALMS  Sel.  18. 

fore  they  shall  know  in  that  day  that  I  am  he  that 
doth  speak :  behold,  it  is  I. 

How  beautiful  upon  the  mountains  are  the  feet 
of  him  that  bringeth  good  tidings,  that  publisheth 
peace;  that  bringeth  good  tidings  of  good,  that 
publisheth  salvation;  that  saith  unto  Zion,  Thy  God 
reigneth  1 

Thy  watchmen  shall  lift  up  the  voice  ;  with  the 
voice  together  shall  they  sing:  for  they  shall  see 
eye  to  eye,  when  the  LORD  shall  bring  again  Zion. 

Break  forth  into  joy,  sing  together,  ye  waste 
places  of  Jerusalem :  for  the  LORD  hath  comforted 
:his  people,  he  hath  redeemed  Jerusalem. 

The  LORD  hath  made  bare  his  holy  arm  in  the 
eyes  of  all  the  nations;  and  all  the  ends  of  the  earth 
shall  see  the  salvation  of  our  God. 

Depart  ye,  depart  ye,  go  ye  out  from  thence, 
touch  no  unclean  thing ;  go  ye  out  of  the  midst  of 
her;  be  ye  clean,  that  bear  the  vessels  of  the 
LORD. 

For  ye  shall  not  go  out  with  haste,  nor  go  by 
flight :  for  the  LORD  will  go  before  you  ;  and  the 
God  of  Israel  will  be  your  rearward. 

Behold,  my  servant  shall  deal  prudently,  he  shall 
be  exalted  and  extolled,  and  be  very  high. 

As  many  were  astonied  at  thee ;  his  visage  was 
so  marred  more  than  any  man,  and  his  form  more 
than  the  sons  of  men : 

So  shall  he  sprinkle  many  nations;  the  kings 
shall  shut  their  mouths  at  him  :  for  that  which  had 
not  been  told  them  shall  they  see ;  and  that  which 
they  had  not  heard  shall  they  consider. 


Sel.  19.  AND  OTHER  SCBIPTUKES.  177 

Selection  Nineteenth 
ISAIAH  53. 

\17HO  hath  believed  our  report?  and  to  whom  is 
the  arm  of  the  LORD  revealed  ? 

For  he  shall  grow  up  before  him  as  a  tender  plant, 
and  as  a  root  out  of  a  dry  ground :  he  hath  no  form 
nor  comeliness ;  and  when  we  shall  see  him,  there  is 
no  beauty  that  we  should  desire  him. 

He  is  despised  and  rejected  of  men ;  a  man  of 
sorrows,  and  acquainted  with  grief:  and  we  hid  as 
it  were  our  faces  from  him ;  he  was  despised,  and 
we  esteemed  him  not. 

Surely  he  hath  borne  our  griefs,  and  carried  our 
sorrows :  yet  we  did  esteem  him  stricken,  smitten 
of  God,  and  afflicted. 

But  he  was  wounded  for  our  transgressions,  he 
was  bruised  for  our  iniquities :  the  chastisement  of 
our  peace  was  upon  him ;  and  with  his  stripes  we 
are  healed. 

All  we  like  sheep  have  gone  astray;  we  have 
turned  every  one  to  his  own  way ;  and  the  LORD 
hath  laid  on  him  the  iniquity  of  us  all. 

He  was  oppressed,  and  he  was  afflicted,  yet  he 
opened  not  his  mouth :  he  is  brought  as  a  lamb  to 
the  slaughter,  and  as  a  sheep  before  her  shearers  is 
dumb,  so  he  openeth  not  his  mouth. 

He  was  taken  from  prison  and  from  judgment : 
and  who  shall  declare  his  generation?  for  he  was 
cut  off  out  of  the  land  of  the  living :  for  the  trans- 
gression of  my  people  was  he  stricken. 

And  he  made  his  grave  with  the  wicked,  and 


178  SELECTIONS  OF  PSA  T.MS  Sel.  20. 

with  the  rich  in  his  death  ;  because  he  had  done  no 
violence,  neither  was  any  deceit  in  his  mouth. 

Yet  it  pleased  the  LORD  to  bruise  him  ;  he  hath 
put  him  to  grief:  when  thou  shalt  make  his  soul  an 
offering  for  sin,  he  shall  see  his  seed,  he  shall  pro- 
long his  days,  and  the  pleasure  of  the  LORD  shall 
prosper  in  his  hand. 

He  shall  see  of  the  travail  of  his  soul,  and  shall 
be  satisfied  :  by  his  knowledge  shall  my  righteous 
servant  justify  many;  for  he  shall  bear  their  in- 
iquities. 

Therefore  will  I  divide  him  a  portion  with  the 
great,  and  he  shall  divide  the  spoil  with  the  strong; 
because  he  hath  poured  out  his  soul  unto  death  : 
and  he  was  numbered  with  the  transgressors;  and 
he  bare  the  sin  of  many,  and  made  intercession  for 
the  transgressors. 


Selection 

ISAIAH  55. 

LJO,  every  one  that  thirsteth,  come  ye  to  the 
•*•  *•  waters,  and  he  that  hath  no  money;  come  ye, 
buy,  and  eat  ;  yea,  come,  buy  wine  and  milk  with- 
out money  and  without  price. 

Wherefore  do  ye  spend  money  for  that  which  is 
not  bread  ?  and  your  labor  for  that  which  satisfieth 
not?  hearken  diligently  unto  me,  and  eat  ye  that 
which  is  good,  and  let  your  soul  delight  itself  in 
fatness. 

Incline  your  ear,  and  come  unto  me  :  hear,  and 
your  soul  shall  live  ;  and  I  will  make  an  everlast- 


Sel.  20.  AND  OTHER  SCRIPTURES.  179 

ing  covenant  with  you,  even  the  sure  mercies  of 
David. 

Behold,  I  have  given  him  for  a  witness  to  the 
people,  a  leader  and  commander  to  the  people. 

Behold,  thou  shalt  call  a  nation  that  thou  know- 
est  not,  and  nations  that  knew  not  thee  shall  run 
unto  thee,  because  of  the  LORD  thy  God,  and  for 
the  Holy  One  of  Israel ;  for  he  hath  glorified  thee. 

Seek  ye  the  LORD  while  he  may  be  found,  call  ye 
upon  him  while  he  is  near: 

Let  the  wicked  forsake  his  way,  and  the  unright- 
eous man  his  thoughts:  and  let  him  return  unto 
the  LORD,  and  he  will  have  mercy  upon  him  ;  and 
to  our  God,  for  he  will  abundantly  pardon. 

For  my  thoughts  are  not  your  thoughts,  neither 
are  your  ways  my  ways,  saith  the  LORD. 

For  as  the  heavens  are  higher  than  the  earth,  so 
are  my  ways  higher  than  your  ways,  and  my  thoughts 
than  your  thoughts. 

For  as  the  rain  cometh  down,  and  the  snow  from 
heaven,  and  returneth  not  thither,  but  watereth  the 
earth,  and  maketh  it  bring  forth  and  bud,  that  it 
may  give  seed  to  the  sower,  and  bread  to  the  eater: 

So  shall  my  word  be  that  goeth  forth  out  of  my 
mouth :  it  shall  not  return  unto  me  void,  but  it 
shall  accomplish  that  which  I  please,  and  it  shall 
prosper  in  the  thing  whereto  I  sent  it. 

For  ye  shall  go  out  with  joy,  and  be  led  forth 
with  peace  :  the  mountains  and  the  hills  shall  break 
forth  before  you  into  singing,  and  all  the  trees  of 
the  field  shall  clap  their  hands. 

Instead  of  the  thorn  shall  come  up  the  fir-tree, 


180  SELECTIONS  OP  PSALMS  Bel.  21. 

and  instead  of  the  brier  shall  come  up  the  myrtle- 
tree  :  and  it  shall  be  to  the  LORD  for  a  name,  for 
an  everlasting  sign  that  shall  not  be  cut  off. 


Selection 

ISAIAH  60. 

A  RISE,   shine;  for  thy  light   is  come,  and  the 
**  glory  of  the  LORD  is  risen  upon  thee. 

For,  behold,  the  darkness  shall  cover  the  earth, 
and  gross  darkness  the  people :  but  the  LORD 
shall  arise  upon  thee,  and  his  glory  shall  be  seen 
upon  thee. 

And  the  Gentiles  shall  come  to  thy  light,  and 
kings  to  the  brightness  of  thy  rising. 

Lift  up  thine  eyes  round  about,  and  see  :  all  they 
gather  themselves  together,  they  come  to  thee:  thy 
sons  shall  come  from  far,  and  thy  daughters  shall 
be  nursed  at  thy  side. 

Then  thou  shalt  see,  and  flow  together,  and  thine 
heart  shall  fear,  and  be  enlarged  ;  because  the  abun- 
dance of  the  sea  shall  be  converted  unto  thee,  the 
forces  of  the  Gentiles  shall  come  unto  thee. 

The  multitude  of  camels  shall  cover  thee,  the 
dromedaries  of  Midian  and  Ephah ;  all  they  from 
Sheba  shall  come:  they  shall  bring  gold  and  in- 
cense ;  and  they  shall  show  forth  the  praises  of  the 
LORD. 

All  the  flocks  of  Kedar  shall  be  gathered  together 
unto  thee,  the  rams  of  Nebaioth  shall  minister  unto 
thee :  they  shall  come  up  with  acceptance  on  mine 
altar,  and  I  will  glorify  the  house  of  my  glory. 


Sel.  21.  AND  OTHER  SCBIPTUBES.  181 

Who  are  these  that  fly  as  a  cloud,  and  as  the 
doves  to  their  windows? 

Surely  the  isles  shall  wait  for  me,  and  the  ships  of 
Tarshish  first,  to  bring  thy  sons  from  far,  their  sil- 
ver and  their  gold  with  them,  unto  the  name  of  the 
LORD  thy  God,  and  to  the  Holy  One  of  Israel,  be- 
cause he  hath  glorified  thee. 

And  the  sons  of  strangers  shall  build  up  thy  walls, 
and  their  kings  shall  minister  unto  thee :  for  in  my 
wrath  I  smote  thee,  but  in  my  favor  have  I  had 
mercy  on  thee. 

Therefore  thy  gates  shall  be  open  continually; 
they  shall  not  be  shut  day  nor  night ;  that  men  may 
bring  unto  thee  the  forces  of  the  Gentiles,  and  that 
their  kings  may  be  brought. 

For  the  nation  and  kingdom  that  will  not  serve 
thee  shall  perish ;  yea,  those  nations  shall  be  ut- 
terly wasted. 

The  glory  of  Lebanon  shall  come  unto  thee,  the 
fir-tree,  the  pine-tree,  and  the  box  together,  to 
beautify  the  place  of  my  sanctuary;  and  I  will 
make  the  place  of  my  feet  glorious. 

The  sons  also  of  them  that  afflicted  thee  shall  come 
bending  unto  thee ;  and  all  they  that  despised  thee 
shall  bow  themselves  down  at  the  soles  of  thy  feet ; 
and  they  shall  call  thee,  The  city  of  the  LORD, 
The  Zion  of  the  Holy  One  of  Israel. 

Whereas  thou  hast  been  forsaken  and  hated,  so 
that  no  man  went  through  thee,  I  will  make  thee 
an  eternal  excellency,  a  joy  of  many  generations. 

Thou  shaltalso  suck  the  milk  of  the  Gentiles,  and 
shalt  suck  the  breast  of  kings :  and  thou  shalt  know 


182  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS  Sel.  22. 

that  I  the  LORD  am  thy  Saviour  and  thy  Redeemer, 
the  Mighty  One  of  Jacob. 

For  brass  I  will  bring  gold,  and  for  iron  I  will 
bring  silver,  and  for  wood  brass,  and  for  stones  iron  : 
I  will  also  make  thy  officers  peace,  and  thine  ex- 
actors righteousness. 

Violence  shall  no  more  be  heard  in  thy  land, 
wasting  nor  destruction  within  thy  borders;  but 
thou  shalt  call  thy  walls  Salvation,  and  thy  gates 
Praise. 

The  sun  shall  be  no  more  thy  light  by  day ; 
neither  for  brightness  shall  the  moon  give  light  unto 
thee :  but  the  LORD  shall  be  unto  thee  an  everlast- 
ing light,  and  thy  God  thy  glory. 

Thy  sun  shall  no  more  go  down ;  neither  shall 
thy  moon  withdraw  itself:  for  the  LORD  shall  be 
thine  everlasting  light,  and  the  days  of  thy  mourn- 
ing shall  be  ended. 

Thy  people  also  shall  be  all  righteous:  they 
shall  inherit  the  land  forever,  the  branch  of  my 
planting,  the  work  of  my  hands,  that  I  may  be 
glorified. 

A  little  one  shall  become  a  thousand,  and  a 
small  one  a  strong  nation  :  I  the  LORD  will  hasten 
it  in  his  time. 


Selection 

FKOM  ST.  MATTHEW  5. 

A  ND  seeing  the  multitudes,  he  went  up  into  a 
**•  mountain :  and  when  he  was  set,  his  disciples 
came  unto  him : 


Sel.  22.  AND  OTHEB  SCRIPTURES.  183 

And  he  opened  his  mouth,  and  taught  them, 
saying, 

Blessed  are  the  poor  in  spirit :  for  theirs  is  the 
kingdom  of  heaven. 

Blessed  are  they  that  mourn :  for  they  shall  be 
comforted. 

Blessed  are  the  meek :  for  they  shall  inherit  the 
earth. 

Blessed  are  they  which  do  hunger  and  thirst  after 
righteousness  :  for  they  shall  be  filled. 

Blessed  are  the  merciful :  for  they  shall  obtain 
mercy. 

Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart :  for  they  shall  see 
God. 

Blessed  are  the  peace-makers :  for  they  shall  be 
called  the  children  of  God. 

Blessed  are  they  which  are  persecuted  for  right- 
eousness' sake  :  for  theirs  is  the  kingdom  of 
heaven. 

Blessed  are  ye,  when  men  shall  revile  you,  and 
persecute  you,  and  shall  say  all  manner  of  evil 
against  you  falsely,  for  my  sake. 

Rejoice,  and  be  exceeding  glad :  for  great  is 
your  reward  in  heaven :  for  so  persecuted  they  the 
prophets  which  were  before  you. 

Ye  are  the  salt  of  the  earth  :  but  if  the  salt  have 
lost  his  savor,  wherewith  shall  it  be  salted  ?  it  is 
thenceforth  good  for  nothing,  but  to  be  cast  out, 
and  to  be  trodden  under  foot  of  men. 

Ye  are  the  light  of  the  world.  A  city  that  is  set 
on  a  hill  cannot  be  hid. 

Neither  do  men  light  a  candle,  and  put  it  under 


184  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS  Sel.  23. 

a  bushel,  but  on  a  candlestick ;  and  it  giveth  light 
unto  all  that  are  in  the  house. 

Let  your  light  so  shine  before  men,  that  they 
may  see  your  good  works,  and  glorify  your  Father 
which  is  in  heaven. 

Ye  have  heard  that  it  hath  been  said,  Thou  shalt 
love  thy  neighbor,  and  hate  thine  enemy. 

But  I  say  unto  you,  Love  your  enemies,  bless 
them  that  curse  you,  do  good  to  them  that  hate 
you,  and  pray  for  them  which  despitefully  use  you, 
and  persecute  you ; 

That  ye  may  be  the  children  of  your  Father 
which  is  in  heaven :  for  he  maketh  his  sun  to  rise 
on  the  evil  and  on  the  good,  and  sendeth  rain  on 
the  just  and  on  the  unjust. 

For  if  ye  love  them  which  love  you,  what  reward 
have  ye  ?  do  not  even  the  publicans  the  same  ? 

And  if  ye  salute  your  brethren  only,  what  do  ye 
more  than  others?  do  not  even  the  publicans  so? 

Be  ye  therefore  perfect,  even  as  your  Father 
which  is  in  heaven  is  perfect. 


Selection  f£tDentB-t!)ir&. 
ST.  JOHN  14.  1-27. 

T  ET  not  your  heart  be  troubled :  ye  believe  in 
•*-'  God,  believe  also  in  me. 

In  my  Father's  house  are  many  mansions :  if  it 
were  not  so,  I  would  have  told  you.  I  go  to  pre- 
pare a  place  for  you. 

And  if  I  go  and  prepare  a  place  for  you,  I  will 


Sel.  23.  AND  OTHER  SCRIPTURES.  185 

come  again,  and  receive  you  unto  myself;  that 
where  I  am,  there  ye  may  be  also. 

And  whither  I  go  ye  know,  and  the  way  ye  know. 

Thomas  saith  unto  him,  Lord,  we  know  not 
whither  thou  goest ;  and  how  can  we  know  the 
way? 

Jesus  saith  unto  him,  I  am  the  way,  the  truth, 
and  the  life:  no  man  cometh  unto  the  Father,  but 
by  me. 

If  ye  had  known  me,  ye  should  have  known  my 
Father  also  :  and  from  henceforth  ye  know  him,  and 
have  seen  him. 

Philip  saith  unto  him,  Lord,  show  us  the  Father, 
and  it  sufficeth  us. 

Jesus  saith  unto  him,  Have  I  been  so  long  time 
with  you,  and  yet  hast  thou  not  known  me,  Philip  ? 
he  that  hath  seen  me  hath  seen  the  Father ;  and 
how  sayest  thou  then,  Show  us  the  Father? 

Believest  thou  not  that  I  am  in  the  Father,  and 
the  Father  in  me?  the  words  that  I  speak  unto 
you  I  speak  not  of  myself:  but  the  Father  that 
dwelleth  in  me,  he  doeth  the  works. 

Believe  me  that  I  am  in  the  Father,  and  the 
Father  in  me :  or  else  believe  me  for  the  very  works' 
sake. 

Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  He  that  believeth 
on  me,  the  works  that  I  do  shall  he  do  also ;  and 
greater  works  than  these  shall  he  do ;  because  I  go 
unto  my  Father. 

And  whatsoever  ye  shall  ask  in  my  name,  that 
will  I  do,  that  the  Father  may  be  glorified  in  the 
Son. 


186  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS  Sel.  23. 

If  ye  shall  ask  any  thing  in  my  name,  I  will  do  it. 
If  ye  love  me,  keep  my  commandments. 

And  I  will  pray  the  Father,  and  he  shall  give 
you  another  Comforter,  that  he  may  abide  with  you 
forever ; 

Even  the  Spirit  of  truth ;  whom  the  world  can- 
not receive,  because  it  seeth  him  not,  neither 
knoweth  him  :  but  ye  know  him ;  for  he  dwelleth 
with  you,  and  shall  be  in  you. 

I  will  not  leave  you  comfortless :  I  will  come  to 
you. 

Yet  a  little  while,  and  the  world  seeth  me  no 
more ;  but  ye  see  me :  because  I  live,  ye  shall  live 
also. 

At  that  day  ye  shall  know  that  I  am  in  my 
Father,  and  ye  in  me,  and  I  in  you. 

He  that  hath  my  commandments,  and  keepeth 
them,  he  it  is  that  loveth  me : 

And  he  that  loveth  me  shall  be  loved  of  my 
Father,  and  I  will  love  him,  and  will  manifest  my- 
self to  him. 

Judas  saith  unto  him,  not  Iscariot,  Lord,  how  is 
it  that  thou  wilt  manifest  thyself  unto  us,  and  not 
unto  the  world  ? 

Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  him,  If  a  man  love 
me,  he  will  keep  my  words :  and  my  Father  will 
love  him,  and  we  will  come  unto  him,  and  make 
our  abode  with  him. 

He  that  loveth  me  not  keepeth  not  my  sayings : 
and  the  word  which  ye  hear  is  not  mine,  but  the 
Father's  which  sent  me. 

These  things  have  I  spoken  unto  you,  being  yet 
present  with  you. 


Sel.  24.          AND  OTHEB  SCRIPTURES.  187 

But  the  Comforter,  which  is  the  Holy  Ghost, 
whom  the  Father  will  send  in  my  name,  he  shall 
teach  you  all  things,  and  bring  all  things  to  your 
remembrance,  whatsoever  I  have  said  unto  you. 

Peace  I  leave  with  you,  my  peace  I  give  unto 
you:  not  as  the  world  giveth,  give  I  unto  you. 
Let  not  your  heart  be  troubled,  neither  let  it  be 
afraid. 


Selection 
ROMANS  8.  1-4,  14-18,  35-39. 
TPHERE   is  therefore  now  no  condemnation   to 
*    them  which  are  in  Christ  Jesus,  who  walk  not 
after  the  flesh,  but  after  the  Spirit. 

For  the  law  of  the  Spirit  of  life  in  Christ  Jesus 
hath  made  me  free  from  the  law  of  sin  and  death. 

For  what  the  law  could  not  do,  in  that  it  was 
weak  through  the  flesh,  God  sending  his  own  Son 
in  the  likeness  of  sinful  flesh,  and  for  sin,  con- 
demned sin  in  the  flesh : 

That  the  righteousness  of  the  law  might  be  ful- 
filled in  us,  who  walk  not  after  the  flesh,  but  after 
the  Spirit. 

For  as  many  as  are  led  by  the  Spirit  of  God, 
they  are  the  sons  of  God. 

For  ye  have  not  received  the  spirit  of  bondage 
again  to  fear;  but  ye  have  received  the  Spirit  of 
adoption,  whereby  we  cry,  Abba,  Father. 

The  Spirit  itself  beareth  witness  with  our  spirit, 
that  we  are  the  children  of  God : 

And  if  children,  then  heirs ;  heirs  of  God,  and 

18—16 


188  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS  Sel.  24. 

joint  heirs  with  Christ ;  if  so  be  that  we  suffer  with 
him,  that  we  may  be  also  glorified  together. 

For  I  reckon  that  the  sufferings  of  this  present 
time  are  not  worthy  to  be  compared  with  the  glory 
which  shall  be  revealed  in  us. 

Who  shall  separate  us  from  the  love  of  Christ  ? 
shall  tribulation,  or  distress,  or  persecution,  or 
famine,  or  nakedness,  or  peril,  or  sword  ? 

As  it  is  written,  For  thy  sake  we  are  killed  all  the 
day  long;  we  are  accounted  as  sheep  for  the  slaughter. 

Nay,  in  all  these  things  we  are  more  than  con- 
querors through  him  that  loved  us. 

For  I  am  persuaded,  that  neither  death,  nor  life, 
nor  angels,  nor  principalities,  nor  powers,  nor  things 
present,  nor  things  to  come, 

Nor  height,  nor  depth,  nor  any  other  creature, 
shall  be  able  to  separate  us  from  the  love  of  God, 
which  is  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord. 

REVELATION  7.  9-17. 

A  FTER  this  I  beheld,  and,  lo,  a  great  multitude, 
**  which  no  man  could  number,  of  all  nations, 
and  kindreds,  and  people,  and  tongues,  stood  before 
the  throne,  and  before  the  Lamb,  clothed  with  white 
robes,  and  palms  in  their  hands ; 

And  cried  with  a  loud  voice,  saying,  Salvation  to 
our  God  which  sitteth  upon  the  throne,  and  unto 
the  Lamb. 

And  all  the  angels  stood  round  about  the  throne, 
and  about  the  elders  and  the  four  beasts,  and  fell  be- 
fore the  throne  on  their  faces,  and  worshiped  God, 
saying,  Amen : 


Sel.  25.  AND  OTHEB  SCRIP-TUBES.  189 

Blessing,  and  glory,  and  wisdom,  and  thanksgiv- 
ing, and  honor,  and  power,  and  might,  be  unto  our 
God  for  ever  and  ever.  Amen. 

And  one  of  the  elders  answered,  saying  unto  me, 
What  are  these  which  are  arrayed  in  white  robes  ? 
and  whence  came  they? 

And  I  said  unto  him,  Sir,  thou  knowest.  And 
he  said  to  me,  These  are  they  which  came  out  of 
great  tribulation,  and  have  washed  their  robes,  and 
made  them  white  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb. 

Therefore  are  they  before  the  throne  of  God, 
and  serve  him  day  and  night  in  his  temple  :  and 
he  that  sitteth  on  the  throne  shall  dwell  among 
them. 

They  shall  hunger  no  more,  neither  thirst  any 
more ;  neither  shall  the  sun  light  on  them,  nor  any 
heat. 

For  the  Lamb  which  is  in  the  midst  of  the  throne 
shall  feed  them,  and  shall  lead  them  unto  living 
fountains  of  waters :  and  God  shall  wipe  away  all 
tears  from  their  eyes. 


Selection 
ST.  JOHN  15.  1,  2,  8-17. 

T  AM  the  true  vine,  and  my  Father  is  the  hus- 
*  bandman. 

Every  branch  in  me  that  beareth  not  fruit  he 
taketh  away :  and  every  branch  that  beareth  fruit, 
he  purgeth  it,  that  it  may  bring  forth  more  fruit. 

Herein  is  my  Father  glorified,  that  ye  bear  much 
fruit ;  so  shall  ye  be  my  disciples. 


190  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS  Sel.  25. 

As  the  Father  hath  loved  me,  so  have  I  loved 
you  :  continue  ye  in  my  love. 

If  ye  keep  my  commandments,  ye  shall  abide  in 
my  love ;  even  as  I  have  kept  my  Father's  com- 
mandments, and  abide  in  his  love. 

These  things  have  I  spoken  unto  you,  that  my 
joy  might  remain  in  you,  and  that  your  joy  might 
be  full. 

This  is  my  commandment,  That  ye  love  one  an- 
other, as  I  have  loved  yo-u. 

Greater  love  hath  no  man  than  this,  that  a  man 
lay  down  his  life  for  his  friends. 

Ye  are  my  friends,  if  ye  do  whatsoever  I  command 
you. 

Henceforth  I  call  you  not  servants  ;  for  the  serv- 
ant knoweth  not  what  his  lord  doeth  :  but  I  have 
called  you  friends ;  for  all  things  that  I  have  heard 
of  my  Father  I  have  made  known  unto  you. 

Ye  have  not  chosen  me,  but  I  have  chosen  you, 
and  ordained  you,  that  ye  should  go  and  bring  forth 
fruit,  and  that  your  fruit  should  remain  ;  that  what- 
soever ye  shall  ask  of  the  Father  in  my  name,  he 
may  give  it  you. 

These  things  I  command  you,  that  ye  love  one 
another. 

1  CORINTHIANS  13. 

THROUGH  I  speak  with  the  tongues  of  men  and 
*     of  angels,  and  have  not  charity,  I  am  become 
as  sounding  brass,  or  a  tinkling  cymbal. 

And  though  I  have  the  gift  of  prophecy,  and  un- 
derstand all  mysteries,  and  all  knowledge ;  and 


Sel.  25.  AND  OTHER  SCRIPTURES.  101 

though  I  have  all  faith,  so  that  I  could  remove 
mountains,  and  have  not  chanty,  I  am  nothing. 

And  though  I  bestow  all  my  goods  to  feed  the 
poor,  and  though  I  give  my  body  to  be  burned,  and 
have  not  charity,  it  profiteth  me  nothing. 

Charity  suffereth  long,  and  is  kind  ;  charity  en- 
vieth  not ;  charity  vaunteth  not  itself,  is  not  puffed 
up, 

Doth  not  behave  itself  unseemly,  seeketh  not  her 
own,  is  not  easily  provoked,  thinketh  no  evil ; 

Rejoiceth  not  in  iniquity,  but  rejoiceth  in  the 
truth  ; 

Beareth  all  things,  believeth  all  things,  hopeth  all 
things,  endureth  all  things. 

Charity  never  faileth  :  but  whether  there  be  proph- 
ecies, they  shall  fail  ;  whether  there  be  tongues,  they 
shall  cease  ;  whether  there  be  knowledge,  it  shall 
vanish  away. 

For  we  know  in  part,  and  we  prophesy  in  part. 

But  when  that  which  is  perfect  is  come,  then  that 
which  is  in  part  shall  be  done  away. 

When  I  was  a  child,  I  spake  as  a  child,  I  under- 
stood as  a  child,  I  thought  as  a  child  :  but  when  I 
became  a  man,  I  put  away  childish  things. 

For  now  we  see  through  a  glass,  darkly  ;  but  then 
face  to  face :  now  I  know  in  part ;  but  then  shall  I 
know  even  as  also  I  am  known. 

And  now  abideth  faith,  hope,  chanty,  these  three  ; 
but  the  greatest  of  these  is  charity. 


192  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS  Sei.  26. 


Selection 

1  JOHN  3.  1-3. 

DEHOLD,  what  manner  of  love  the  Father  hath 
*-*  bestowed  upon  us,  that  we  should  be  called  the 
sons  of  God  :  therefore  the  world  knoweth  us  not, 
because  it  knew  him  not. 

Beloved,  now  are  we  the  sons  of  God,  and  it  doth 
not  yet  appear  what  we  shall  be  :  but  we  know  that, 
when  he  shall  appear,  we  shall  be  like  him  ;  for  we 
shall  see  him  as  he  is. 

And  every  man  that  hath  this  hope  in  him  puri- 
fieth  himself,  even  as  he  is  pure. 

FBOM  2  CORINTHIANS  4.  16. 

"COR  which  cause  we  faint  not;  but  though  our 
•*•  outward  man  perish,  yet  the  inward  man  is 
renewed  day  by  day. 

For  our  light  affliction,  which  is  but  for  a  mo- 
ment, worketh  for  us  a  far  more  exceeding  and 
eternal  weight  of  glory  ; 

While  we  look  not  at  the  things  which  are  seen, 
but  at  the  things  which  are  not  seen  :  for  the  things 
which  are  seen  are  temporal  ;  but  the  things  which 
are  not  seen  are  eternal. 

For  we  know  that,  if  our  earthly  house  of  this 
tabernacle  were  dissolved,  we  have  a  building  of 
God,  a  house  not  made  with  hands,  eternal  in  the 
heavens. 

FEOM  REVELATION  21. 

A  ND  I  saw  a  new  heaven  and  a  new  earth  :  for 
•**•  the  first  heaven  and  the  first  earth  were  passed 
away  ;  and  there  was  no  more  sea. 


Sel.  26.  AND  OTHER  SCRIPTURES.  193 

And  I  John  saw  the  holy  city,  new  Jerusalem, 
coming  down  from  God  out  of  heaven,  prepared  as 
a  bride  adorned  for  her  husband. 

And  I  heard  a  great  voice  out  of  heaven  saying, 
Behold,  the  tabernacle  of  God  is  with  men,  and  he 
will  dwell  with  them,  and  they  shall  be  his  people, 
and  God  himself  shall  be  with  them,  and  be  their 
God. 

And  God  shall  wipe  away  all  tears  from  their 
eyes  ;  and  there  shall  be  no  more  death,  neither  sor- 
row, nor  crying,  neither  shall  there  be  any  more 
pain  :  for  the  former  things  are  passed  away. 

And  he  that  sat  upon  the  throne  said,  Behold,  I 
make  all  things  new.  And  he  said  unto  me,  Write : 
for  these  words  are  true  and  faithful. 

And  he  said  unto  me,  It  is  done.  I  am  Alpha 
and  Omega,  the  beginning  and  the  end.  I  will  give 
unto  him  that  is  athirst  of  the  fountain  of  the  water 
of  life  freely. 

He  that  overcometh  shall  inherit  all  things  ;  and 
I  will  be  his  God,  and  he  shall  be  my  son. 

But  the  fearful,  and  unbelieving,  and  the  abomi- 
nable, and  murderers,  and  whoremongers,  and  sorcer- 
ers, and  idolaters,  and  all  liars,  shall  have  their  part 
in  the  lake  which  burneth  with  fire  and  brimstone : 
which  is  the  second  death. 

And  there  came  unto  me  one  of  the  seven  angels 
which  had  the  seven  vials  full  of  the  seven  last 
plagues,  and  talked  with  me,  saying,  Come  hither,  I 
will  show  thee  the  bride,  the  Lamb's  wife. 

And  he  carried  me  away  in  the  spirit  to  a  great 
and  high  mountain,  and  showed  me  that  great  city, 


194  SELECTIONS  OP  PSALMS  Sel.  27. 

the  holy  Jerusalem,  descending  out  of  heaven  from 
God, 

Having  the  glory  of  God :  and  her  light  was  like 
unto  a  stone  most  precious,  even  like  a  jasper  stone, 
clear  as  crystal ; 

And  I  saw  no  temple  therein :  for  the  Lord  God 
Almighty  and  the  Lamb  are  the  temple  of  it. 

And  the  city  had  no  need  of  the  sun,  neither  of 
the  moon,  to  shine  in  it :  for  the  glory  of  God  did 
lighten  it,  and  the  Lamb  is  the  light  thereof. 

And  the  nations  of  them  which  are  saved  shall 
walk  in  the  light  of  it :  and  the  kings  of  the  earth 
do  bring  their  glory  and  honor  into  it. 

And  the  gates  of  it  shall  not  be  shut  at  all  by  day : 
for  there  shall  be  no  night  there. 

And  they  shall  bring  the  glory  and  honor  of  the 
nations  into  it. 

And  there  shall  in  no  wise  enter  into  it  any  thing 
that  defileth,  neither  whatsoever  worketh  abomina- 
tion, or  maketh  a  lie  :  but  they  which  are  written  in 
the  Lamb's  book  of  life. 


A 
**• 


Selection 

REVELATION  22. 

ND  he  showed  me  a  pure  river  of  water  of  life, 
clear  as  crystal,  proceeding  out  of  the  throne 
of  God  and  of  the  Lamb. 

In  the  midst  of  the  street  of  it,  and  on  either  side 
of  the  river,  was  there  the  tree  of  life,  which  bare 
twelve  manner  of  fruits,  and  yielded  her  fruit  every 


Sel.  27.  AND  OTHER  SCRIPTURES.  195 


month :  and  the  leaves  of  the  tree  were  for  the  heal- 
ing of  the  nations. 

And  there  shall  be  no  more  curse:  but  the  throne 
of  God  and  of  the  Lamb  shall  be  in  it ;  and  his 
servants  shall  serve  him : 

And  they  shall  see  his  face ;  and  his  name  shall 
be  in  their  foreheads. 

And  there  shall  be  no  night  there ;  and  they  need 
no  candle,  neither  light  of  the  sun ;  for  the  Lord 
God  giveth  them  light :  and  they  shall  reign  for 
ever  and  ever. 

And  he  said  unto  me,  These  sayings  are  faithful 
and  true :  and  the  Lord  God  of  the  holy  prophets 
sent  his  angel  to  show  unto  his  servants  the  things 
which  must  shortly  be  done. 

Behold,  I  come  quickly :  blessed  is  he  that  keep- 
eth  the  sayings  of  the  prophecy  of  this  book. 

And  I  John  saw  these  things,  and  heard  them. 
And  when  I  had  heard  and  seen,  I  fell  down  to 
worship  before  the  feet  of  the  angel  which  showed 
me  these  things. 

Then  saith  he  unto  me,  See  thou  do  it  not :  for 
I  am  thy  fellow-servant,  and  of  thy  brethren  the 
prophets,  and  of  them  which  keep  the  sayings  of 
this  book :  worship  God. 

And  he  saith  unto  me,  Seal  not  the  sayings  of 
the  prophecy  of  this  book  :  for  the  time  is  at  hand. 

He  that  is  unjust,  let  him  be  unjust  still:  and  he 
which  is  filthy,  let  him  be  filthy  still :  and  he  that 
is  righteous,  let  him  be  righteous  still :  and  he  that 
is  holy,  let  him  be  holy  still. 

And,  behold,  I  come  quickly ;  and  my  reward  is 


196  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS  Sel.  27. 

with  me,  to  give  every  man  according  as  his  work 
shall  be. 

I  am  Alpha  and  Omega,  the  beginning  and  the 
end,  the  first  and  the  last. 

Blessed  are  they  that  do  his  commandments,  that 
they  may  have  right  to  the  tree  of  life,  and  may 
enter  in  through  the  gates  into  the  city. 

For  without  are  dogs,  and  sorcerers,  and  whore- 
mongers, and  murderers,  and  idolaters,  and  whoso- 
ever loveth  and  maketh  a  lie. 

I  Jesus  have  sent  mine  angel  to  testify  unto  you 
these  things  in  the  churches.  I  am  the  root  and 
the  offspring  of  David,  and  the  bright  and  morning 
star. 

And  the  Spirit  and  the  bride  say,  Come.  And 
let  him  that  heareth  say,  Come.  And  let  him  that 
is  athirst  come.  And  whosoever  will,  let  him  take 
the  water  of  life  freely. 

For  t  testify  unto  every  man  that  heareth  the 
words  of  the  prophecy  of  this  book,  If  any  man  shall 
add  unto  these  things,  God  shall  add  unto  him  the 
plagues  that  are  written  in  this  book : 

And  if  any  man  shall  take  away  from  the  words 
of  the  book  of  this  prophecy,  God  shall  take  away 
his  part  out  of  the  book  of  life,  and  out  of  the  holy 
city,  and  from  the  things  which  are  written  in  this 
book. 

He  which  testifieth  these  things  saith,  Surely  I 
come  quickly  :  Amen.  Even  so,  come,  Lord 
Jesus. 


Sel.  28.  AND  OTHER  SCRIPTURES.  197 


(CHILDREN'S  SERVICE.) 
PSALM  8. 

LORD  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  thy  name  in 
all  the  earth  !  who  hast  set  thy  glory  above  the 
heavens. 

Out  of  the  mouth  of  babes  and  sucklings  hast 
thou  ordained  strength  because  of  thine  enemies, 
that  thou  mightest  still  the  enemy  and  the  avenger. 

When  I  consider  thy  heavens,  the  work  of  thy 
fingers,  the  moon  and  the  stars,  which  thou  hast 
ordained  ; 

What  is  man,  that  thou  art  mindful  of  him  ?  and 
the  son  of  man,  that  thou  visitest  him  ? 

For  thou  hast  made  him  a  little  lower  than  the 
angels,  and  hast  crowned  him  with  glory  and  honor. 

Thou  madest  him  to  have  dominion  over  the 
works  of  thy  hands  ;  thou  hast  put  all  things  under 
his  feet  : 

All  sheep  and  oxen,  yea,  and  the  beasts  of  the 
field; 

The  fowl  of  the  air,  and  the  fish  of  the  sea,  and 
whatsoever  passeth  through  the  paths  of  the  seas. 

O  LORD  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  thy  name  in 
all  the  earth  ! 


ST.  MATTHEW  21.  12-16. 

ND  Jesus  went  into  the  temple  of  God,  and 
cast  out  all  them  that  sold  and  bought  in  the 
temple,  and  overthrew  the  tables  of  the  money 
changers,  and  the  seats  of  them  that  sold  doves, 


A 


198  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS  Sel.  28. 

And  said  unto  them,  It  is  written,  My  house  shall 
be  called  the  house  of  prayer ;  but  ye  have  made  it 
a  den  of  thieves. 

And  the  blind  and  the  lame  came  to  him  in  the 
temple ;  and  he  healed  them. 

And  when  the  chief  priests  and  scribes  saw  the 
wonderful  things  that  he  did,  and  the  children  crying 
in  the  temple,  and  saying,  Hosanna  to  the  Son  of 
David ;  they  were  sore  displeased, 

And  said  unto  him,  Hearest  thou  what  these  say? 
And  Jesus  saith  unto  them,  Yea;  have  ye  never 
read,  Out  of  the  mouth  of  babes  and  sucklings  thou 
hast  perfected  praise  ? 

ST.  MARK  9.  33-37. 

A  ND  he  came  to  Capernaum :  and  being  in  the 
•**•  house  he  asked  them,  What  was  it  that  ye  dis- 
puted among  yourselves  by  the  way? 

But  they  held  their  peace :  for  by  the  way  they 
had  disputed  among  themselves,  who  should  be  the 
greatest. 

And  he  sat  down,  and  called  the  twelve,  and  saith 
unto  them,  If  any  man  desire  to  be  first,  the  same 
shall  be  last  of  all,  and  servant  of  all. 

And  he  took  a  child,  and  set  him  in  the  midst  of 
them  :  and  when  he  had  taken  him  in  his  arms,  he 
said  unto  them, 

Whosoever  shall  receive  one  of  such  children  in 
my  name,  receiveth  me ;  and  whosoever  shall  re- 
ceive me,  receiveth  not  me,  but  him  that  sent 
me. 


Sel.  29.  AND  OTHER  SCRIPTUKES.  199 

ST.  MARK  10.  13-16. 

A  ND  they  brought  young  children  to  him,  that 
**  he  should  touch  them ;  and  his  disciples  re- 
buked those  that  brought  them. 

But  when  Jesus  saw  it,  he  was  much  displeased, 
and  said  unto  them,  Suffer  the  little  children  to 
come  unto  me,  and  forbid  them  not :  for  of  such  is 
the  kingdom  of  God. 

Verily  I  say  unto  you,  Whosoever  shall  not  re- 
ceive the  kingdom  of  God  as  a  little  child,  he  shall 
not  enter  therein. 

And  he  took  them  up  in  his  arms,  put  his  hands 
upon  them,  and  blessed  them. 


Selection 

THE  SABBATH. 

'"THUS  the  heavens  and  the  earth  were  finished, 
and  all  the  host  of  them. 

And  on  the  seventh  day  God  ended  his  work 
which  he  had  made  ;  and  he  rested  on  the  seventh 
day  from  all  his  work  which  he  had  made. 

And  God  blessed  the  seventh  day,  and  sanctified 
it:  because  that  in  it  he  had  rested  from  all  his 
work  which  God  created  and  made.  (Gen.  2.  1-3.) 

A  ND  the  LORD  spake  unto  Moses,  saying,  Speak 
•**•  thou  also  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  saying, 
Verily  my  sabbaths  ye  shall  keep : 

For  it  is  a  sign  between  me  and  you  throughout 


200  SELECTIONS  OP  PSA  T.MS  Sel.  29. 

your  generations ;  that  ye  may  know  that  I  am  the 
LORD  that  doth  sanctify  you.  (Exod.  31.  12,  13.) 

DEMEMBER  the  sabbath  day,  to  keep  it 
^  holy. 

Six  days  shalt  thou  labor,  and  do  all  thy  work : 
but  the  seventh  day  is  the  sabbath  of  the  LORD 
thy  God  : 

In  it  thou  shalt  not  do  any  work,  thou,  nor  thy 
son,  nor  thy  daughter,  thy  man-servant,  nor  thy 
maid-servant,  nor  thy  cattle,  nor  thy  stranger  that 
is  within  thy  gates  : 

For  in  six  days  the  LORD  made  heaven  and 
earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that  in  them  is,  and  rest- 
ed the  seventh  day :  wherefore  the  LORD  blessed 
the  sabbath  day,  and  hallowed  it.  (Exod.  20. 
8-1 1.) 

O IX  days  thou  shalt  work,  but  on  the  seventh  day 
^  thou  shalt  rest :  in  earing  time  and  in  harvest 
thou  shalt  rest.  (Exod.  34.  21.) 

"THAT  thy  man-servant  and  thy  maid-servant  may 
rest  as  well  as  thou.     (Deut.  5.  14.) 

HPHAT  thine  ox  and  thine  ass  may  rest,  and  the 
*     son  of  thy  handmaid,  and  the  stranger,  may  be 
refreshed.     (Exod.  23.  12.) 

'"THUS  saith  the  LORD  ;  Take  heed  to  yourselves, 
and  bear  no  burden  on  the  sabbath  day,  nor 
bring  it  in  by  the  gates  of  Jerusalem  ; 


Sel.  29.  AND  OTHEH  SCRIPTTJBES.  201 

Neither  carry  forth  a  burden  out  of  your  houses 
on  the  sabbath  day,  neither  do  ye  any  work,  but 
hallow  ye  the  sabbath  day,  as  I  commanded  your 
fathers.  (Jer.  17.  21,  22.) 

DLESSED  is  the  man  that  doeth  this,  and  the  son 
*-*  of  man  that  layeth  hold  on  it ;  that  keepeth 
the  sabbath  from  polluting  it,  and  keepeth  his  hand 
from  doing  any  evil. 

Also  the  sons  of  the  stranger,  that  join  them- 
selves to  the  LORD,  to  serve  him,  and  to  love  the 
name  of  the  LORD,  to  be  his  servants,  every  one 
that  keepeth  the  sabbath  from  polluting  it,  and  tak- 
eth  hold  of  my  covenant ; 

Even  them  will  I  bring  to  my  holy  mountain,  and 
make  them  joyful  in  my  house  of  prayer : 

Their  burnt-offerings  and  their  sacrifices  shall  be 
accepted  upon  mine  altar;  for  mine  house  shall  be 
called  a  house  of  prayer  for  all  people.  (Isa.  56. 
2,  6,  7.) 

SECOND   PART. 

T  F  thou  turn  away  thy  foot  from  the  sabbath,  from 
*  doing  thy  pleasure  on  my  holy  day  ;  and  call  the 
sabbath  a  delight,  the  holy  of  the  LORD,  honorable ; 
and  shalt  honor  him,  not  doing  thine  own  ways,  nor 
finding  thine  own  pleasure,  nor  speaking  thine  own 
words : 

Then  shalt  thou  delight  thyself  in  the  LORD  ; 
and  I  will  cause  thee  to  ride  upon  the  high  places 
of  the  earth,  and  feed  thee  with  the  heritage  of  Ja- 
cob thy  father :  for  the  mouth  of  the  LORD  hath 
spoken  it.  (Isa.  58.  13,  14.) 


202  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS  Sel.  29. 

A  ND  they  asked  him,  saying,  Is  it  lawful  to  heal 
**  on  the  sabbath  days?  that  they  might  accuse 
him. 

And  he  said  unto  them,  What  man  shall  there  be 
among  you,  that  shall  have  one  sheep,  and  if  it  fall 
into  a  pit  on  the  sabbath  day,  will  he  not  lay  hold  on 
it,  and  lift  it  out  ? 

How  much  then  is  a  man  better  than  a  sheep  ? 
Wherefore  it  is  lawful  to  do  well  on  the  sabbath  days. 
(Matt.  12.  10-12.) 

A  ND  it  came  to  pass,  that  he  went  through  the 
•**•  corn-fields  on  the  sabbath  day ;  and  his  disci- 
ples began,  as  they  went,  to  pluck  the  ears  of 
corn. 

And  the  Pharisees  said  unto  him,  Behold,  why 
do  they  on  the  sabbath  day  that  which  is  not 
lawful  ? 

And  he  said  unto  them,  Have  ye  never  read  what 
David  did,  when  he  had  need,  and  was  a  hungered, 
he,  and  they  that  were  with  him  ? 

How  he  went  into  the  house  of  God  in  the  days 
of  Abiathar  the  high-priest,  and  did  eat  the  show- 
bread,  which  is  not  lawful  to  eat  but  for  the 
priests,  and  gave  also  to  them  which  were  with 
him  ? 

And  he  said  unto  them,  The  sabbath  was  made 
for  man,  and  not  man  for  the  sabbath  : 

Therefore  the  Son  of  man  is  Lord  also  of  the 
sabbath.  (Mark  2.  23-28.) 


Sel.  30.          AND  OTHEB  ScmpTiraES.  203 

Selection    QCIjirlicll). 

TEMPERANCE. 

A  ND  I  set  before  the  sons  of  the  house  of  the 
•**•  Rechabites  pots  full  of  wine,  and  cups;  and  I 
said  unto  them,  Drink  ye  wine. 

But  they  said,  We  will  drink  no  wine :  for  Jonadab 
the  son  of  Rechab  our  father  commanded  us,  say- 
ing, Ye  shall  drink  no  wine,  neither  ye,  nor  your 
sons  for  ever.  (Jer.  35.  5,  6.) 

\17INE  is  a  mocker,  strong  drink  is  raging:  and 
whosoever  is   deceived  thereby  is   not  wise. 
(Prov.  20.  I.) 

DE  not  among  winebibbers ;  among  riotous  eat- 
*~*  ers  of  flesh : 

For  the  drunkard  and  the  glutton  shall  come  to 
poverty :  and  drowsiness  shall  clothe  a  man  with 
rags. 

Who  hath  woe?  who  hath  sorrow?  who  hath 
contentions  ?  who  hath  babbling?  who  hath  wounds 
without  cause  ?  who  hath  redness  of  eyes  ? 

They  that  tarry  long  at  the  wine ;  they  that  go 
to  seek  mixed  wine. 

Look  not  thou  upon  the  wine  when  it  is  red, 
when  it  giveth  his  color  in  the  cup,  when  it  moveth 
itself  aright. 

At  the  last  it  biteth  like  a  serpent,  and  stingeth 
like  an  adder. 

Thine  eyes  shall  behold  strange  women,  and 
thine  heart  shall  utter  perverse  things. 

Yea,  thou  shalt  be  as  he  that  lieth  down  in  the 

14-17 


204  SELECTIONS  OP  PSALMS  Sel.  30. 

midst  of  the  sea,  or  as  he  that  lieth  upon  the  top  of 
a  mast. 

They  have  stricken  me,  shalt  thou  say,  and  I  was 
not  sick  ;  they  have  beaten  me,  and  I  felt  it  not  : 
when  shall  I  awake  ?  I  will  seek  it  yet  again.  (Prov. 
23.  20,  21,  29-35.) 


unto  them  that  rise  up  early  in  the  morn- 
ing,  that  they  may  follow  strong  drink;  that 
continue  until  night,  till  wine  inflame  them  ! 

And  the  harp  and  the  viol,  the  tabret  and  pipe, 
and  wine,  are  in  their  feasts  :  but  they  regard  not 
the  work  of  the  LORD,  neither  consider  the  opera- 
tion of  his  hands. 

Woe  unto  them  that  are  mighty  to  drink  wine, 
and  men  of  strength  to  mingle  strong  drink  : 

Which  justify  the  wicked  for  reward,  and  take 
away  the  righteousness  of  the  righteous  from  him  ! 
(Isa.  5.  11,  12,  22,  23.) 

"COR  while  they  be  folden  together  as  thorns,  and 
*  while  they  are  drunken  as  drunkards,  they  shall 
be  devoured  as  stubble  fully  dry.  (Nah.  I.  10.) 

AI7OE  unto  him  that  giveth  his  neighbor  drink, 
*"    that  puttest  thy  bottle  to  him,  and  makest 
him  drunken  also.     (Hab.  2.  15.) 

1VTOW  the  works  of  the  flesh  are  manifest,  which 
*•  ^  are  these,  Envyings,  murders,  drunkenness,  rev- 
elings,  and  such  like  : 

Of  the  which  I  tell  you  before,  as  I  have  also  told 
you  in  time  past,  that  they  which  do  such  things 


Sel.  30.  AND  OTHER  SCRIPTURES.  205 

shall  not  inherit  the   kingdom   of   God.     (Gal.   5. 
19,  21.) 

T  ET  us  therefore  follow  after  the  things  which 
make  for  peace,  and  things  wherewith  one  may 
edify  another. 

For  meat  destroy  not  the  work  of  God.  All 
things  indeed  are  pure ;  but  it  is  evil  for  that  man 
who  eateth  with  offense. 

It  is  good  neither  to  eat  flesh,  nor  to  drink  wine, 
nor  any  thing  whereby  thy  brother  stumbleth, 
or  is  offended,  or  is  made  weak.  (Rom.  14. 
19-21.) 

T    ET  us  walk  honestly,  as  in  the  day  ;  not  in  riot- 
ing  and   drunkenness,  not  in  chambering  and 
wantonness,    not    in    strife    and    envying.      (Rom. 
I3-I3-) 

COR  they  that  sleep  sleep  in  the  night ;  and  they 
that  be  drunken  are  drunken  in  the  night. 

But  let  us,  who  are  of  the  day,  be  sober,  putting 
on  the  breastplate  of  faith  and  love  ;  and  for  a  hel- 
met, the  hope  of  salvation. 

For  God  hath  not  appointed  us  to  wrath,  but  to 
obtain  salvation  by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  (i  Thess. 

5-  7-9-) 


206  SELECTIONS  OF  PSAIIMS  Sel.  31. 

Selection  QTIjirtn-first. 
THE  TEN  COMMANDMENTS  AND  RESPONSES.* 

Minister. 

A  ND  God  spake  all  these  words,  saying,  I  am  the 
•**•  LORD  thy  God,  which  have  brought  thee  out  of 
the  land  of  Egypt,  out  of  the  house  of  bondage. 
Thou  shalt  have  no  other  gods  before  me. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline 
our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  make  unto  thee  any 
graven  image,  or  any  likeness  of  any  thing  that  is 
in  heaven  above,  or  that  is  in  the  earth  beneath,  or 
that  is  in  the  water  under  the  earth :  thou  shalt  not 
bow  down  thyself  to  them,  nor  serve  them  :  for  I 
the  LORD  thy  God  am  a  jealous  God,  visiting  the 
iniquity  of  the  fathers  upon  the  children  unto  the 
third  and  fourth  generation  of  them  that  hate  me ; 
and  showing  mercy  unto  thousands  of  them  that 
love  me,  and  keep  my  commandments. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline 
our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the 
LORD  thy  God  in  vain :  for  the  LORD  will  not  hold 
him  guiltless  that  taketh  his  name  in  vain. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline 
our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Remember  the  Sabbath  day,  to  keep  it 

*  The  Commandments  with  the  responses,  as  here  given,  take  the 
place  of  the  Old  Testament  lesson  in  the  communion  service  pre- 
pared by  Mr.  Wesley.  The  responses  may  be  spoken  or  sung. 
(See  Epworth  Hymnal,  page  223.)  Or  the  response  may  be  given 
after  the  fourth  and  the  tenth  commandments,  and  after  the  sum- 
mary of  the  law. 


Sel.  81.  AND  OTHER  SCRIPTURES.  207 

holy.  Six  days  shalt  thou  labor,  and  do  all  thy 
work:  but  the  seventh  day  is  the  Sabbath  of  the 
LORD  thy  God  :  in  it  thou  shalt  not  do  any  work, 
thou,  nor  thy  son,  nor  thy  daughter,  thy  man- 
servant, nor  thy  maid-servant,  nor  thy  cattle,  nor 
thy  stranger  that  is  within  thy  gates :  for  in  six 
days  the  LORD  made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea,  and 
all  that  in  them  is,  and  rested  the  seventh  day : 
wherefore  the  LORD  blessed  the  Sabbath  day,  and 
hallowed  it. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline 
our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother  ;  that 
thy  days  may  be  long  upon  the  land  which  the  LORD 
thy  God  giveth  thee. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline 
our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  kill. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline 
our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline 
our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline 
our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against 
thy  neighbor. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline 
our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's 
house,  thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  wife,  nor 


208  SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS.  Sel.  81. 

his  man-servant,  nor  his  maid-servant,  nor  his  ox, 
nor  his  ass,  nor  any  thing  that  is  thy  neighbor's. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  write  all 
these  thy  laws  in  our  hearts,  we  beseech  thee. 

Minister. 
Hear  also  what  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  saith : 

'THOU  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy 
heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy 
mind.  This  is  the  first  and  great  commandment. 
And  the  second  is  like  unto  it,  Thou  shalt  love  thy 
neighbor  as  thyself.  On  these  two  commandments 
hang  all  the  law  and  the  prophets. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  write  all 
these  thy  words  in  our  hearts,  we  beseech  thee. 


THE  LORD'S  SUPPER.  209 


THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 


THE  ORDER  FOR  THE  ADMINISTRATION  OF 

®l)e  Corb's  Supper. 

IT  Whenever  practicable,  let  none  but  the  pure,  unfermented 
juice  of  the  grape  be  used  in  administering  the  Lord's 
Supper. 

1  Let  persons  who  have  scruples  concerning  the  receiving  of 
the  Sacrament  of  the  Lord 's  Supper  kneeling  be  permitted 
to  receive  it  either  standing  or  sitting. 

1T  No  person  shall  be  admitted  to  the  Lord's  Supper  among  us 
"who  is  guilty  of  any  practice  for  which  we  would  exclude  a 
member  of  our  Church. 

1  The  Elder  shall  say  one  or  more  of  these  Sentences,  during 
the  reading  of  which  the  Persons  appointed  for  that  pur- 
pose shall  receive  the  Alms  for  the  Poor: 

T  ET  your  light  so  shine  before  men,  that  they 
*-'  may  see  your  good  works,  and  glorify  your 
Father  which  is  in  heaven.  (Matt.  5.  16.) 

Lay  not  up  for  yourselves  treasures  upon  earth, 
where  moth  and  rust  doth  corrupt,  and  where 
thieves  break  through  and  steal :  but  lay  up  for 
yourselves  treasures  in  heaven,  where  neither  moth 
nor  rust  doth  corrupt,  and  where  thieves  do  not 
break  through  nor  steal.  (Matt.  6.  19,  20.) 

Whatsoever  ye  would  that  men  should  do  to  you, 
do  ye  even  so  to  them :  for  this  is  the  law  and  the 
prophets.  (Matt.  7.  12.) 

Not  every  one  that  saith  unto  me,  Lord,  Lord, 
shall  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  heaven  ;  but  he  that 
doeth  the  will  of  my  Father  which  is  in  heaven. 
(Matt.  7.  21.) 


210  THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 

Zaccheus  stood,  and  said  unto  the  Lord  ;  Behold, 
Lord,  the  half  of  my  goods  I  give  to  the  poor  ;  and 
if  I  have  taken  any  thing  from  any  man  by  false 
accusation,  I  restore  him  fourfold.  (Luke  19.  8.) 

He  which  soweth  sparingly  shall  reap  also  spar- 
ingly ;  and  he  which  soweth  bountifully  shall  reap 
also  bountifully.  Every  man  according  as  he  pur- 
poseth  in  his  heart,  so  let  him  give ;  not  grudgingly, 
or  of  necessity,  for  God  loveth  a  cheerful  giver. 
(2  Cor.  9.  6,  7.) 

As  we  have  therefore  opportunity,  let  us  do  good 
unto  all  men,  especially  unto  them  who  are  of  the 
household  of  faith.  (Gal.  6.  10.) 

Godliness  with  contentment  is  great  gain  ;  for  we 
brought  nothing  into  this  world,  and  it  is  certain 
we  can  carry  nothing  out.  (i  Tim.  6.  6,  7.) 

Charge  them  that  are  rich  in  this  world,  that  they 
be  not  high-minded,  nor  trust  in  uncertain  riches, 
but  in  the  living  God,  who  giveth  us  richly  all  things 
to  enjoy ;  that  they  do  good,  that  they  be  rich  in 
good  works,  ready  to  distribute,  willing  to  commu- 
nicate ;  laying  up  in  store  for  themselves  a  good 
foundation  against  the  time  to  come,  that  they  may 
lay  hold  on  eternal  life,  (i  Tim.  6.  17-19.) 

God  is  not  unrighteous  to  forget  your  work  and 
labor  of  love,  which  ye  have  showed  toward  his 
name,  in  that  ye  have  ministered  to  the  saints,  and 
do  minister.  (Heb.  6.  10.) 

To  do  good  and  to  communicate  forget  not ;  for 
with  such  sacrifices  God  is  well  pleased.  (Heb. 
13.  16.) 

Whoso  hath   this  world's  good,  and    seeth   his 


THE  LOBD'S   SUPPER.  211 

brother  have  need,  and  shutteth  up  his  bowels  of 
compassion  from  him,  how  dwelleth  the  love  of  God 
in  him  ?  (i  John  3.  17.) 

He  that  hath  pity  upon  the  poor  lendeth  unto 
the  Lord  ;  and  that  which  he  hath  given  will  he  pay 
him  again.  (Prov.  19.  17.) 

Blessed  is  he  that  considereth  the  poor :  the  Lord 
will  deliver  him  in  time  of  trouble.  (Psa.  41.  I.) 

Thou  shalt  open  thine  hand  wide  unto  thy 
brother,  to  thy  poor.  (Deut.  15.  II.) 

IT  After  which  the  Elder  shall  give  the  following  Invitation, 
the  People  standing  : 

TF  any  man  sin,  we  have  an  advocate  with  the 
^  Father,  Jesus  Christ  the  righteous :  and  he  is  the 
propitiation  for  our  sins :  and  not  for  ours  only,  but 
also  for  the  sins  of  the  whole  world. 

Wherefore  ye  that  do  truly  and  earnestly  repent 
of  your  sins,  and  are  in  love  and  charity  with  your 
neighbors,  and  intend  to  lead  a  new  life,  following 
the  commandments  of  God,  and  walking  from  hence- 
forth in  his  holy  ways,  draw  near  with  faith,  and  take 
this  Holy  Sacrament  to  your  comfort :  and,  devoutly 
kneeling,  make  your  humble  confession  to  Almighty 
God. 

IT  Then  shall  this  general  Confession  be  made  by  the  Minister 
in  the  name  of  all  those  who  are  minded  to  receive  the  Holy 
Communion,  both  he  and  all  the  People  devoutly  kneeling, 
and  saying  : 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
**•  Christ,  Maker  of  all  things,  Judge  of  all  men  : 
we  acknowledge  and  bewail  our  manifold  sins  and 
wickedness,  which  we  from  time  to  time  most  griev- 


212  THE  LoBD's   SUPPER. 

ously  have  committed,  by  thought,  word,  and  deed, 
against  thy  Divine  Majesty,  provoking  most  justly 
thy  wrath  and  indignation  against  us.  We  do  ear- 
nestly repent,  and  are  heartily  sorry  for  these  our 
misdoings;  the  remembrance  of  them  is  grievous 
unto  us.  Have  mercy  upon  us,  have  mercy  upon 
us,  most  merciful  Father;  for  thy  Son,  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ's  sake,  forgive  us  all  that  is  past ;  and 
grant  that  we  may  ever  hereafter  serve  and  please 
thee  in  newness  of  life,  to  the  honor  and  glory  of 
thy  name,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

1  Then  shall  the  Elder  say  : 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  of 
•**  thy  great  mercy  hast  promised  forgiveness  of 
sins  to  all  them  that  with  hearty  repentance  and 
true  faith  turn  unto  thee,  have  mercy  upon  us  ;  par- 
don and  deliver  us  from  all  our  sins ;  confirm  and 
strengthen  us  in  all  goodness ;  and  bring  us  to  ever- 
lasting life  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

<\The  Collect. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  unto  whom  all  hearts  are  open, 
•**•  all  desires  known,  and  from  whom  no  secrets 
are  hid  ;  cleanse  the  thoughts  of  our  hearts  by  the 
inspiration  of  thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  we  may  per- 
fectly love  thee,  and  worthily  magnify  thy  holy 
name  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

1  Then  shall  the  Elder  say  : 

do  not  presume  to  come  to  this  thy  table,  O 
merciful  Lord,  trusting  in  our  own  righteous- 
ness, but  in  thy  manifold  and  great  mercies.     We 


THE  LORD'S   SUPPER.  213 

are  not  worthy  so  much  as  to  gather  up  the  crumbs 
under  thy  table.  But  thou  art  the  same  Lord, 
whose  property  is  always  to  have  mercy.  Grant  us, 
therefore,  gracious  Lord,  so  to  eat  the  flesh  of  thy 
dear  Son  Jesus  Christ,  and  to  drink  his  blood,  that 
we  may  live  and  grow  thereby;  and  that,  being 
washed  through  his  most  precious  blood,  we  may 
evermore  dwell  in  him,  and  he  in  us.  Amen. 

IT  Then  the  Elder  shall  offer  the  Prayer  of  Consecration,  as 
followeth  : 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  of 
•**•  thy  tender  mercy  didst  give  thine  only  Son 
Jesus  Christ  to  suffer  death  upon  the  cross  for  our 
redemption ;  who  made  there,  by  his  oblation  of 
himself  once  offered,  a  full,  perfect,  and  sufficient 
sacrifice,  oblation,  and  satisfaction  for  the  sins  of 
the  whole  world  ;  and  did  institute,  and  in  his  holy 
Gospel  command  us  to  continue,  a  perpetual  mem- 
ory of  his  precious  death  until  his  coming  again : 
hear  us,  O  merciful  Father,  we  most  humbly  be- 
seech thee,  and  grant  that  we,  receiving  these  thy 
creatures  of  bread  and  wine,  according  to  thy  Son 
our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ's  holy  institution,  in  re- 
membrance of  his  death  and  passion,  may  be  par- 
takers of  his  most  blessed  body  and 

,  ,        ,          ,         .       .,  .    ,  ,     .f    .    ,          (1)  Here  the 

blood ;  who,  in  the  same  night  that  he  £ijer  may 
was  betrayed,  took  bread  ;(1)  and  when  he  take  the  plate 
had  given  thanks,  he  broke  it,  and  gave  °f  bread  in 
it  to  his  disciples,  saying,  Take,  eat ;  this 
is  my  body  which  is  given  for  you ;  do  this  in  re- 
membrance of  me. 


214  THE  LORD'S   SUPPER. 

Likewise  after  supper  he  took  (1)  the  cup;  and  when 

(')  Here   he  ^e  ^ac^  given  thanks,  he  gave  it  to  them, 

may  take  the  saying,  Drink  ye  all  of  this  ;  for  this  is  my 

cup    in    his  blood  of  the  New  Testament,  which  is 

»  • 

shed  for  you,  and  for  many,  for  the  re- 
mission of  sins  ;  do  this,  as  oft  as  ye  shall  drink  it, 
in  remembrance  of  me.  Amen. 


shall  the  Minister  receive  the  Communion  in  both 
kinds,  and  proceed  to  deliver  the  same  to  the  other  Ministers, 
if  any  be  present ;  after  which  he  shall  say  : 

TT  is  very  meet,  right,  and  our  bounden  duty,  that 
*•  we  should  at  all  times,  and  in  all  places,  give 
thanks  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  holy  Father,  Almighty, 
Everlasting  God. 

Therefore  with  angels  and  archangels,  and  with 
all  the  company  of  heaven,  we  laud  and  magnify 
thy  glorious  name,  evermore  praising  thee,  and 
saying, 

HOLY,  HOLY,  HOLY,  Lord  God  of  hosts,  heaven 
and  earth  are  full  of  thy  glory.  Glory  be  to  thee, 

0  Lord  most  high  !     Amen. 

1  The  Minister  shall  then  proceed  to  administer  the  Commun- 
ion to  the  People  in  order,  kneeling,  into  their  uncovered 
hands  ;  and  when  he  delivereth  the  Bread,  he  shall  say  : 

HTHE  body  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  was 
*•  given  for  thee,  preserve  thy  soul  and  body  unto 
everlasting  life.  Take  and  eat  this,  in  remembrance 
that  Christ  died  for  ttiee ;  and  feed  on  him  in  thy 
Iteart  by  faith,  with  thanksgiving. 


THE  LORD'S   SUPPER.  215 

Minister  that  delivereth  the  Cup  shall  say  : 

PHE  blood  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  was 
shed  for  tkee,  preserve  thy  soul  and  body  unto 
everlasting  life.     Drink  this  in  remembrance  that 
Christ's  blood  was  shed  for  thee,  and  be  thankful. 

llf  the  Consecrated  bread  or  wine  be  all  spent  before  all 
have  communed,  the  Elder  may  Consecrate  more  by  repeating 
the  Prayer  of  Consecration. 

T  When  all  have  communed,  the  Minister  shall  retitrn  to 
the  Lord's  table  and  place  upon  it  what  remaineth  of  the  Con- 
secrated elements,  covering  the  same  with  a  fair  linen  cloth. 

1C  Then  shall  the  Elder  say  the  Lord's  Prayer ;  the  People 
kneeling,  and  repeating  after  him  every  petition. 

R  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  hallowed  be  thy 
name.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done 
in  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our 
daily  bread  :  and  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we 
forgive  them  that  trespass  against  us :  and  lead  us 
not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us  from  evil :  for 
thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  .the  power,  and  the  glory, 
forever.  Amen. 

1 After  -which  shall  be  said  asfolloweth  : 

LORD  our  heavenly  Father,  we  thy  humble 
servants  desire  thy  Fatherly  goodness  merci- 
fully to  accept  this  our  sacrifice  of  praise  and 
thanksgiving ;  most  humbly  beseeching  thee  to 
grant,  that,  by  the  merits  and  death  of  thy  Son  Je- 
sus Christ,  and  through  faith  in  his  blood,  we  and 
thy  whole  Church  may  obtain  forgiveness  of  our 
sins,  and  all  other  benefits  of  his  passion.  And 


216  THE   LORD'S   SUPPER. 

here  we  offer  and  present  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  our- 
selves, our  souls  and  bodies,  to  be  a  reasonable, 
holy,  and  lively  sacrifice  unto  thee ;  humbly  be- 
seeching thee  that  all  we  who  are  partakers  of  this 
Holy  Communion  may  be  filled  with  thy  grace  and 
heavenly  benediction.  And  although  we  be  un- 
worthy, through  our  manifold  sins,  to  offer  unto 
thee  any  sacrifice,  yet  we  beseech  thee  to  accept 
this  our  bounden  duty  and  service ;  not  weighing 
our  merits,  but  pardoning  our  offenses,  through  Je- 
sus Christ  our  Lord  ;  by  whom,  and  with  whom,  in 
the  unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  all  honor  and  glory  be 
unto  thee,  O  Father  Almighty,  world  without  end. 
A  men. 

IT  Then  shall  be  said  or  sung  : 

LORY  be  to  God  on  high,  and  on  earth  peace, 
good-will  toward  men !  We  praise  thee,  we 
bless  thee,  we  worship  thee,  we  glorify  thee,  we 
give  thanks  to  thee  for  thy  great  glory,  O  Lord 
God,  heavenly  King,  God  the  Father  Almighty ! 

O  Lord,  the  only  begotten  Son  Jesus  Christ  ;  O 
Lord  God,  Lamb  of  God,  Son  of  the  Father,  that 
takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon 
us.  Thou  that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world, 
have  mercy  upon  us.  Thou  that  takest  away  the 
sins  of  the  world,  receive  our  prayer.  Thou  that 
sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father,  have 
mercy  upon  us. 

For  thou  only  art  holy ;  thou  only  art  the  Lord  ; 
thou  only,  O  Christ,  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  art  most 
high  in  the  glory  of  God  the  Father.  Amen. 


THE  LoED's  SUPPER.  217 

H  Then  the  Elder,  if  he  see  it  expedient,  may  put  up  an  extem- 
porary Prayer  ;  and  afterward  shall  let  the  People  depart 
with  this  Blessing  : 

'"THE  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  understand- 
ing, keep  your  hearts  and  minds  in  the  knowl- 
edge and  love  of  God,  and  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord  :  and  the  blessing  of  God  Almighty,  the 
Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  among 
you,  and  remain  with  you  always.  Amen. 

T  If  the  Elder  be  straitened  for  time  in  the  usual  adminis- 
tration of  the  Holy  Communion,  he  may  omit  any  part  of  the 
service  except  the  Invitation,  the  Confession,  and  the  Prayer 
of  Consecration;  and  in  its  administration  to  the  Sick,  he 
may  omit  any  part  of  the  service  except  the  Confession,  the 
Prayer  of  Consecration,  and  the  usual  sentences  in  delivering 
the  Bread  and  Wine,  closing  with  the  Lord's  Prayer,  extem- 
pore sitpplication,  and  the  Benediction. 


218  BAPTISM  OF  INFANTS. 


BAPTISM. 


THE  ORDER  FOR  THE  ADMINISTRATION  OF 

Baptism  to  Infants. 

T  Let  every  adult  person,  and  the  parents  of  every  child  to  be 
baptized,  have  the  choice  of  either  sprinkling,  pouring,  or 
immersion. 

1T  We  will  on  no  account  whatever  make  a  charge  for  admin- 
istering baptism. 
7  The  Minister,  coming  to  the  Font,  which  is  to  be  filled  with 

pure  Water,  shall  use  the  following  : 

pvEARLY  BELOVED,  forasmuch  as  all  men  are  conceived 
and  born  in  sin,  and  that  our  Saviour  Christ  saith,  Except 
a  man  be  born  of  water  and  of  the  Spirit  he  cannot  enter  into 
the  kingdom  of  God;  I  beseech  you  to  call  upon  God  the 
Father,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that  having,  of  his 
bounteous  mercy,  redeemed  this  child  by  the  blood  of  his  Son, 
he  will  grant  that  he,  being  baptized  with  water,  may  also  be 
baptized  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  received  into  Christ's  holy 
Church;  and  become  a  lively  Member  of  the  same. 

T  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

Let  us  pray. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  who  of  thy  great  mercy 
hast  condescended  to  enter  into  covenant  relations  with 
man,  wherein  thou  hast  included  children  as  partakers  of  its 
gracious  benefits,  declaring  that  of  such  is  thy  kingdom ;  and 
in  thy  ancient  Church  didst  appoint  divers  baptisms,  figuring 
thereby  the  renewing  of  the  Holy  Ghost ;  and  by  thy  well- 
beloved  Son  Jesus  Christ  gavest  commandment  to  thy  holy 
Apostles  to  go  into  all  the  world  and  disciple  all  nations,  bap- 
tizing them  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of 
the  Holy  Ghost :  we  beseech  thee,  that  of  thine  infinite  mercy 
thou  wilt  look  upon  this  child:  wash  him  and  sanctify  him  ; 


BAPTISM  OP  INFANTS.  219 

that  he,  being  saved  by  thy  grace,  may  be  received  into  Christ's 
holy  Church,  and  being  steadfast  in  faith,  joyful  through  hope, 
and  rooted  in  love,  may  so  overcome  the  evils  of  this  present 
world,  that  finally  he  may  attain  to  everlasting  life,  and  reign 
with  thee,  world  without  end,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

O  merciful  God,  grant  that  all  carnal  affections  may  die  in 
him,  and  that  all  things  belonging  to  the  Spirit  may  live  and 
grow  in  him.  Amen. 

Grant  that  he  may  have  power  and  strength  to  have  victory, 
and  to  triumph  against  the  devil,  the  world,  and  the  flesh. 
Amen. 

Grant  that  whoever  is  dedicated  to  thee  by  our  Office  and 
Ministry  may  also  be  endued  with  heavenly  virtues,  and  ever- 
lastingly rewarded  through  thy  mercy,  O  blessed  Lord  God, 
who  dost  live,  and  govern  all  things,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

A  LMIGHTY,  Everliving  God,  whose  most  dearly  beloved 
Son  Jesus  Christ,  for  the  forgiveness  of  our  sins,  did  shed 
out  of  his  most  precious  side  both  water  and  blood,  regard,  we 
beseech  thee,  our  supplications.  Sanctify  this  water  for  this 
Holy  Sacrament ;  and  grant  that  this  child,  now  to  be  bap- 
tized, may  receive  the  fullness  of  thy  grace,  and  ever  remain 
in  the  number  of  thy  faithful  and  elect  children,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Minister  address  the  Parents  or  Guardians 
as  follows: 

r\EARLY  BELOVED,  forasmuch  as  this  child  is  now 
presented  by  you  for  Christian  Baptism,  you  must  re- 
member that  it  is  your  part  and  duty  to  see  that  he  be  taught, 
as  soon  as  he  shall  be  able  to  learn,  the  nature  and  end  of  this 
Holy  Sacrament.  And  that  he  may  know  these  things  the 
better,  you  shall  call  upon  him  to  give  reverent  attendance 
upon  the  appointed  means  of  grace,  such  as  the  ministry  of 
the  word,  and  the  public  and  private  worship  of  God;  and 
further,  you  shall  provide  that  he  shall  read  the  Holy  Scrip- 
tures, and  learn  the  Lord's  Prayer,  the  Ten  Commandments, 

16—18 


220  BAPTISM  OP  INFANTS. 

the  Apostles'  Creed,  the  Catechism,  and  all  other  things  which 
a  Christian  ought  to  know  and  believe  to  his  soul's  health,  in 
order  that  he  may  be  brought  up  to  lead  a  virtuous  and  holy 
life,  remembering  always  that  Baptism  doth  represent  unto  us 
that  inward  purity  which  disposeth  us  to  follow  the  example  of 
our  Saviour  Christ ;  that  as  he  died  and  rose  again  for  us,  so 
should  we,  who  are  baptized,  die  unto  sin  and  rise  again  unto 
righteousness,  continually  mortifying  all  corrupt  affections,  and 
daily  proceeding  in  all  virtue  and  godliness. 

Do  you  therefore  solemnly  engage  to  fulfill  these  duties,  so 
far  as  in  you  lies,  the  Lord  being  your  helper  ? 

Ans.  We  do. 

H  Then  shall  the  People  stand  up,  and  the  Minister  shall  say  : 

Hear  the  words  of  the  Gospel,  written  by  St.  Mark.  [Chap. 
10.  13-16.] 

'THEY  brought  young  children  to  Christ,  that  he  should 
touch  them.  And  his  disciples  rebuked  those  that 
brought  them.  But  when  Jesus  saw  it,  he  was  much  dis- 
pleased, and  said  unto  them,  Suffer  the  little  children  to  come 
unto  me,  and  forbid  them  not ;  for  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of 
God.  Verily  I  say  unto  you,  Whosoever  shall  not  receive  the 
kingdom  of  God  as  a  little  child,  he  shall  not  enter  therein. 
And  he  took  them  up  in  his  arms,  put  his  hands  upon  them, 
and  blessed  them. 

1  Then  the  Minister  shall  take  the  Child  into  his  hands,  and 
say  to  the  friends  of  the  Child, 

Name  this  child. 

*[And  then,  naming  it  after  them,  he  shall  sprinkle  or  pour 
Water  upon  it,  or,  if  desired,  immerse  it  in  Water,  saying, 


N.,1 


BAPTIZE  thee  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of 
the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.    Amen. 


BAPTISM  OF  INFANTS.  221 

1"  Then  shall  the  Minister  offer  the  following  Prayer,  the 

people  kneeling  : 

C\  GOD  of  infinite  mercy,  the  Father  of  all  the  faithful  seed, 
be  pleased  to  grant  unto  this  child  an  understanding 
mind  and  a  sanctified  heart.  May  thy  providence  lead  him 
through  the  dangers,  temptations,  and  ignorance  of  his  youth, 
that  he  may  never  run  into  folly,  nor  into  the  evils  of  an  un- 
bridled appetite.  We  pray  thee  so  to  order  the  course  of  his 
life,  that  by  good  education,  by  holy  examples,  and  by  thy  re- 
straining and  renewing  grace,  he  may  be  led  to  serve  thee 
faithfully  all  his  days ;  so  that,  when  he  has  glorified  thee  in 
his  generation,  and  has  served  the  Church  on  earth,  he  may  be 
received  into  thine  eternal  kingdom,  through  Jesus  ^Christ  our 
Lord.  Amen. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  Father,  let  thy  loving  mercy 
and  compassion  descend  upon  these,  thy  servant  and 
handmaid,  the  parents  [or  guardians]  of  this  child.  Grant 
unto  them,  we  beseech  thee,  thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  they  may, 
like  Abraham,  command  their  household  to  keep  the  way  of 
the  Lord.  Direct  their  actions,  and  sanctify  their  hearts, 
words,  and  purposes,  that  their  whole  family  may  be  united  to 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  in  the  bands  of  faith,  obedience,  and 
charity ;  and  that  they  all,  being  in  this  life  thy  holy  children 
by  adoption  and  grace,  may  be  admitted  into  the  Church  of  the 
first-born  in  heaven,  through  the  merits  of  thy  dear  Son,  our 
Saviour  and  Redeemer.  Amen. 

T  Then  may  the  Minister  offer  extemporary  Prayer. 
Then  shall  be  said,  all  kneeling  : 

(")UR  FATHER  who  art  in  heaven,  hallowed  be  thy  name. 
Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  in  earth,  as  it  is 
in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread :  and  forgive  us 
our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  them  that  trespass  against  us : 
and  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us  from  evil :  for 
thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  forever. 
Amen. 


222  BAPTISM  OF  THOSE 


BAPTISM  OF  THOSE  OF  RIPER  YEARS. 


ORDER  FOR  THE  ADMINISTRATION  OF 

Baptism  to  cue!)  as  are  of  ftiper  Bears. 

P\EARLY  BELOVED,  forasmuch  as  all  men  are  conceived 
and  born  in  sin ;  and  that  which  is  born  of  the  flesh  is 
flesh,  and  they  that  are  in  the  flesh  cannot  please  God,  but  live 
in  sin,  committing  many  actual  transgressions ;  and  our  Sav- 
iour Christ  saith,  Except  a  man  be  born  of  water  and  of  the 
Spirit  he  cannot  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  God  :  I  beseech  you 
to  call  upon  God  the  Father,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
that  of  his  bounteous  goodness  he  will  grant  to  these  persons 
that  which  by  nature  they  cannot  have ;  that  they,  being  bap- 
tized with  water,  may  also  be  baptized  with  the  Holy  Ghost, 
and  being  received  into  Christ's  holy  Church,  may  continue 
lively  Members  of  the  same. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 
Let  us  pray. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  Immortal  God,  the  aid  of  all  that  need,  the 
helper  of  all  that  flee  to  thee  for  succor,  the  life  of  them 
that  believe,  and  the  resurrection  of  the  dead :  we  call  upon 
thee  for  these  persons,  that  they,  coming  to  thy  Holy  Baptism, 
may  also  be  filled  with  thy  Holy  Spirit.  Receive  them,  O  Lord, 
as  thou  hast  promised  by  thy  well-beloved  Son,  saying,  Ask, 
and  ye  shall  receive ;  seek,  and  ye  shall  find ;  knock,  and  it 
shall  be  opened  unto  you  :  so  give  now  unto  us  that  ask  ;  let 
us  that  seek,  find ;  open  the  gate  unto  us  that  knock ;  that 
these  persons  may  enjoy  the  everlasting  benediction  of  thy 
heavenly  washing,  and  may  come  to  the  eternal  kingdom  which 
thou  hast  promised,  by  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 


OF  RIPEB  YEARS.  223 


IT  Then  shall  the  People  stand  up,  and  the  Minister  shall  say  ; 

Hear  the  words  of  the  Gospel,  written  by  St.  John.     [Chap. 
3.  1-8.] 

THERE  was  a  man  of  the  Pharisees,  named  Nicodemus,  a 
ruler  of  the  Jews:  the  same  came  to  Jesus  by  night,  and 
said  unto  him,  Rabbi,  we  know  that  thou  art  a  teacher  come 
from  God ;  for  no  man  can  do  these  miracles  that  thou  doest 
except  God  be  with  him.  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  him, 
Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  thee,  Except  a  man  be  born  again,  he 
cannot  see  the  kingdom  of  God.  Nicodemus  saith  unto  him, 
How  can  a  man  be  born  when  he  is  old  ?  Can  he  enter  the  sec- 
ond time  into  his  mother's  womb,  and  be  born  ?  Jesus  answered, 
Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  thee,  Except  a  man  be  born  of  water 
and  of  the  Spirit  he  cannot  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  God.  That 
which  is  born  of  the  flesh  is  flesh,  and  that  which  is  born  of  the 
Spirit  is  spirit.  Marvel  not  that  I  said  unto  thee,  Ye  must  be 
born  again.  The  wind  bloweth  where  it  listeth,  and  thou 
hearest  the  sound  thereof;  but  canst  not  tell  whence  it  cometh, 
and  whither  it  goeth :  so  is  every  one  that  is  born  of  the  Spirit. 


IT  Then  the  Minister  shall  speak  to  the  Persons  to  be  baptized 
on  this  wise  : 

\X7ELL  BELOVED,  who  have  come  hither  desiring  to  re- 
ceive Holy  Baptism,  you  have  heard  how  the  Congre- 
gation hath  prayed  that  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  would  vouchsafe 
to  receive  you,  to  bless  you,  and  to  give  you  the  kingdom  of 
heaven,  and  everlasting  life.  And  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  hath 
promised  in  his  holy  word  to  grant  all  those  things  that  we 
have  prayed  for:  which  promise  he  for  his  part  will  most  surely 
keep  and  perform. 

Wherefore,  after  this  promise  made  by  Christ,  you  must  also 
faithfully,  for  your  part,  promise  in  the  presence  of  this  whole 
Congregation,  that  you  will  renounce  the  devil  and  all  his 
works,  and  constantly  believe  God's  holy  word,  and  obediently 
keep  his  commandments. 


224  BAPTISM  OF  THOSE 

1  Then  shall  the  Minister  demand  of  each  of  the  Persons  to 
be  baptized: 

Question. 

'PvOST  thou  renounce  the  devil  and  all  his  works,  the  vain 
pomp  and  glory  of  the  world,  with  all  covetous  desires  of 
the  same,  and  the  carnal  desires  of  the  flesh,  so  that  thou  wilt 
not  follow  nor  be  led  by  them  ? 

Answer.  I  renounce  them  all. 

Quest.  Dost  thou  believe  in  God  the  Father  Almighty, 
Maker  of  heaven  and  earth ; 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only  begotten  Son  our  Lord ;  and 
that  he  was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  born  of  the  Virgin 
Mary;  that  he  suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  was  crucified, 
dead,  and  buried  ;  that  he  rose  again  the  third  day ;  that  he  as- 
cended into  heaven,  and  sitteth  at  the  right  hand  of  God  the 
Father  Almighty ;  and  from  thence  shall  come  again  at  the 
end  of  the  world,  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead  ? 

And  dost  thou  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  the  holy  catholic* 
Church;  the  communion  of  saints  ;  the  forgiveness  of  sins  ;  the 
resurrection  of  the  body ;  and  everlasting  life  after  death  ? 

Ans.  All  this  I  steadfastly  believe. 

Quest.  Wilt  thou  be  baptized  in  this  faith  ? 

Ans.  Such  is  my  desire. 

Quest.  Wilt  thou  then  obediently  keep  God's  holy  will  and 
commandments,  and  walk  in  the  same  all  the  days  of  thy  life? 

Ans.  I  will  endeavor  so  to  do,  God  being  my  helper. 

T  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  : 

C\  MERCIFUL  GOD,  grant  that  all  carnal  affections  may 
die  in  these  persons,  and  that  all  things  belonging  to  the 
Spirit  may  live  and  grow  in  them.  Amen. 

Grant  that  they  may  have  power  and  strength  to  have  vic- 
tory, and  triumph  against  the  devil,  the  world,  and  the  flesh. 
Amen. 

Grant  that  they,  being  here  dedicated  to  thee  by  our  Office 

*  The  one  universal  Church  of  Christ. 


OF  BIPEB  YEABS.  225 


and  Ministry,  may  also  be  endued  with  heavenly  virtues,  and 
everlastingly  rewarded,  through  thy  mercy,  O  blessed  Lord  God, 
who  dost  live  and  govern  all  things,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

A  LMIGHTY,  Everliving  God,  whose  most  dearly  beloved 
Son  Jesus  Christ,  for  the  forgiveness  of  our  sins,  did  shed 
out  of  his  most  precious  side  both  water  and  blood ;  and  gave 
commandment  to  his  disciples  that  they  should  go  teach  all 
nations,  and  baptize  them  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of 
the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost ;  regard,  we  beseech  thee,  our 
supplications;  and  grant  that  the  persons  now  to  be  baptized 
may  receive  the  fullness  of  thy  grace,  and  ever  remain  in  the 
number  of  thy  faithful  and  elect  children,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Minister  ask  the  name  of  each  Person  to  be 
baptized,  and  shall  sprinkle  or  pour  Water  upon  him  (or, 
if  he  shall  desire  it,  shall  immerse  him  in  Water),  saying  : 

M  I  BAPTIZE  thee  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the 
*•  »  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  Amen. 

7  Then  shall  be  said  the  Lord's  Prayer,  all  kneeling: 

OUR  FATHER  who  art  in  heaven,  hallowed  be  thy  name. 
Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  in  earth,  as  it  is 
in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread  :  and  forgive  us 
our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  them  that  trespass  against  us : 
and  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us  from  evil :  for 
thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  forever. 
Amen. 

T  Then  may  the  Minister  conclude  with  extemporary  Prayer. 


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THE    CATECHISM 

APPOINTED  TO  BE  LEARNED  BY  ALL  BAPTIZED  CHILDREN 
AS  SOON  AS  THEY  ARE  ABLE,  WITH  ADDITIONAL  QUES- 
TIONS ON  THE  CREED  AND  BAPTISMAL  COVENANT. 


I.  GOD. 

§  I.    HIS   NATURE  AND   ATTRIBUTES. 

Question, 

\A7HO  made  you  ? 
Answer.  God. 

Quest.  Who  is  God  ? 

Ans.  The  Creator  of  all  things. 

Quest.  What  is  God  ? 

Ans.  An  uncreated  Spirit. 

Quest.  Where  is  God  ? 

Ans.  God  is  every-where. 

Quest.  What  does  God  know  ? 

Ans.   God   is  all-wise ;    he  knoweth  all   things,   even   the 
thoughts  of  our  hearts. 

Quest.  What  can  God  do  ? 

Ans.  God  is  almighty;  he  doeth  whatsoever  he  will. 

Quest.  How  long  has  God  existed  ? 

Ans.    God  is  eternal ;  he  has  lived  always,  and  will  live  for- 
ever. 

Quest.  What  is  the  character  of  God  ? 

Ans.  "  God  is  love." 

Quest.  Is  God  holy  ? 

Ans.  God  is  holy  ;  he  hateth  all  workers  of  iniquity. 


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Quest.  Is  God  merciful  ? 

Ans.  "  The  Lord  is  merciful  and  gracious,  slow  to  anger, 
and  plenteous  in  mercy." 

Quest.  Is  God  just  ? 

Ans.  The  Lord  is  just,  rewarding  the  righteous  and  punish- 
ing the  wicked. 

Quest.  Is  God  true  ? 

Ans.  He  is  "  the  God  of  truth."     He  "  cannot  lie." 

§  2.  THE  PERSONS  OF  GOD. 

Question. 

A  RE  there  more  Gods  than  one  ? 

Answer.  "  There  is  none  other  God  but  one." 

Quest.  Are  there  more  persons  in  the  Godhead  than  one  ? 

Ans.  There  are  three  persons  in  the  Godhead :  the  Father, 
the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost ;  and  these  three  are  one. 

Quest.  Is  the  Father  God  ? 

Ans.  "  To  us  there  is  but  one  God,  the  Father." 

Quest.  Is  the  Son  God  ? 

Ans.  Christ  "is  over  all,  God  blessed  forever."  He  Is  the 
true  God. 

Quest.  Is  the  Holy  Ghost  God  ? 

Ans.  The  Holy  Ghost  is  "  the  Eternal  Spirit." 

Quest.  In  what  name  are  Christians  baptized  ? 

Ans.  In  the  name  of  the  Holy  Trinity — the  Father,  the  Son, 
and  the  Holy  Ghost. 

II.  OF  CREATION. 

$  i.  THE  WORLD. 

Question. 

f»AN  you  repeat  the  first  verse  of  the  Bible  ? 

Answer.  "  In  the  beginning  God  created  the  heaven  and 
the  earth." 

Quest.  Does  God  preserve  all  things  which  he  has  made  ? 

Ans.  He  upholdeth  all  things  by  the  word  of  his  power. 


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§  2.  MAN. 
Question. 
C\£  what  did  God  make  man's  body? 

Answer.  "  Of  the  dust  of  the  ground." 

Quest.  How  did  God  make  man's  soul  ? 

Ans.  God  "  breathed  into  his  nostrils  the  breath  of  life,  and 
man  became  a  living  soul." 

Quest.  How  did  the  soul  and  body  differ  ? 

Ans.  The  body  is  material  and  mortal,  the  soul  is  spiritual 
and  immortal. 

Quest.  Was  man  created  good  ? 

Ans.  He  was  ;  God  created  man  in  his  own  image. 

Quest.  In  what  did  this  image  of  God  consist  ? 

Ans.  "  In  righteousness  and  true  holiness." 

Quest.  What  authority  was  given  to  man  at  the  creation  ? 

Ans.  God  gave  him  dominion  over  every  living  thing. 

Quest.  Where  did  God  place  our  first  parents  ? 

Ans.  In  the  garden  of  Eden. 

Quest.  What  law  was  given  them  ? 

Ans.  The  law  of  perfect  obedience. 


III.  MAN'S  FALL  AND  SINFUL  STATE. 

§  I.  SIN. 

Question. 

F\ID  our  first  parents  continue  holy  and  happy  ? 

Answer.  They  sinned  against  God,  and  fell  into  misery. 
Quest.  What  is  sin  ? 

Ans.  Any  transgression  of  the  law  of  God. 
Quest.  What  was  the  sin  of  our  first  parents  ? 
Ans.  Their  eating  of  the  forbidden  fruit. 
Quest.  By  whom  were  they  tempted  to  sin  ? 
Ans.  By  the  devil  in  the  form  of  a  serpent. 


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§  2,  GUILT,  PREVALENCE,  AND  CONSEQUENCES  OF  SIN. 

Question. 
'\X7HAT  evil  did  their  sin  bring  upon  them  ? 

Answer.  They  lost  the  image  of  God,  were  driven  out 
of  Eden,  and  became  subject  to  pain  and  death. 

Quest.  Did  their  sin  harm  any  besides  themselves  ? 

Ans.  "  By  the  offense  of  one,  judgment  came  upon  all  men 
to  condemnation." 

Quest.  In  what  state  are  mankind  born  ? 

Ans.  In  the  image  of  fallen  Adam,  destitute  of  original 
righteousness. 

Quest.  What  are  the  miseries  of  this  condition  ? 

Ans.  All  mankind  being  born  in  sin,  are  by  nature  under 
the  wrath  of  God. 


IV.  SALVATION. 

§  I.  THE  SOURCE  AND  GROUNDS  OF  SALVATION,  NAME- 
LY: THE  LOVE  OF  GOD  IN  CHRIST  AND  REDEMPTION 
THROUGH  CHRIST. 

Question. 
F\ID  God  leave  mankind  in  sin  and  misery? 

Answer.  No;  "God  so  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave  his 
only  begotten  Son,  that  whosoever  believeth  in  him  should 
not  perish,  but  have  everlasting  life. 

Quest.  What  did  the  Son  of  God  do  to  save  sinners  ? 

Ans.  He  became  man,  lived,  suffered,  died,  and  rose  again. 

Quest.  How  did  he  become  man  ? 

Ans.  Christ,  though  God,  took  upon  him  the  form  of  a  serv- 
ant, and  was  made  in  the  likeness  of  man,  having  a  human 
body  and  soul. 

Quest.  What  example  does  Christ's  life  afford  us  ? 

Ans.  An  example  of  perfect  goodness  and  holiness. 

Quest.  What  did  Christ  suffer  for  us  ? 

Ans.  "  He  humbled  himself  and  became  obedient  unto  death, 
even  the  death  of  the  cross." 


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Quest.  Why  did  Christ  thus  suffer  and  die  ? 

Ans.  To  offer  to  divine  justice  full  atonement  for  the  sins  of 
the  world. 

Quest.  How  are  we  benefited  by  Christ's  resurrection  ? 

Ans.  He  rose  for  our  justification,  and  ascended  to  the 
right  hand  of  God,  where  he  ever  liveth  to  make  intercession 
for  us. 

Quest.  Did  Christ  make  this  atonement  for  all  mankind  ? 

Ans.  By  the  grace  of  God  he  tasted  death  for  every  man. 


§  2.  CONDITIONS  OF  SALVATION. 

Question. 
\X7ILL  all  men  therefore  be  saved  ? 

Answer.  No;  "The  wicked  shall  be  turned  into  hell, 
and  all  the  nations  that  forget  God." 

Quest.  Will  those  be  saved  who  die  in  childhood  before  they 
know  good  and  evil  ? 

Ans.  They  will ;  for  Jesus  said,  "  Of  such  is  the  kingdom  of 
heaven." 

Quest.  On  what  terms  are  those  saved  who  know  good  from 
evil? 

Ans.  On  condition  of  "  repentance  toward  God  and  faith 
toward  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ." 

Quest.  What  is  repentance  ? 

Ans.  A  godly  sorrow  on  account  of  sin. 

Quest.  How  is  true  repentance  indicated  ? 

Ans.  By  the  forsaking  of  sin  and  a  sincere  turning  to  God. 

Quest.  What  is  faith  in  Jesus  Christ  ? 

Ans.  Faith  in  Jesus  Christ  is  the  act  of  receiving  and  trust- 
ing in  him  alone  for  salvation. 

Quest.  Can  we  repent  and  believe  of  ourselves  ? 

Ans.  No ;  the  power  to  repent  and  believe  is  given  us  of 
God. 

Quest.  How  can  we  know  when  we  believe  in  Jesus  Christ  ? 

Ans.  "  He  that  believeth  on  the  Son  of  God  hath  the  witness 
in  himself." 


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Quest.  What  witness  is  this  ? 

Ans.  "  The  Spirit  itself  beareth  witness  with  our  spirit,  that 
we  are  the  children  of  God." 


§  3.  THE  FRUITS  AND  EXTENT  OF  SALVATION. 
Question. 

\A7HAT  fruits  doth  this  faith  produce? 

Answer.  Justification,  regeneration,  sanctification. 

Quest.  What  is  justification  ? 

Ans.  Justification  is  that  act  of  God's  free  grace  in  which  he 
pardons  our  sins  and  accepts  us  as  righteous  in  his  sight  for 
the  sake  of  Christ. 

Quest.  What  is  regeneration  ? 

Ans.  It  is  the  new  birth  of  the  soul  in  the  image  of  Christ, 
whereby  we  become  the  children  of  God. 

Quest.  What  is  sanctification  ? 

Ans.  Sanctification  is  that  act  of  divine  grace  whereby  we 
are  made  holy. 

Quest.  May  every  believer  be  wholly  sanctified  in  this 
life? 

Ans.  Yes ;  God's  command  is,  "  Be  ye  holy,  for  I  am  holy ;" 
and  his  promise  is,  that  "if  we  confess  our  sins"  he  will 
"  cleanse  us  from  all  unrighteousness." 

Quest.  What  is  implied  in  being  a  perfect  Christian,  or  in 
being  wholly  sanctified  ? 

Ans.  Loving  God  with  all  our  heart  and  soul,  mind  and 
strength,  and  our  neighbor  as  ourselves. 

Quest.  Is  it  possible  for  a  justified  or  a  sanctified  Christian 
to  fall  from  grace  and  perish  ? 

Ans.  It  is  ;  for  even  the  apostle  Paul  feared  lest,  after 
having  preached  to  others,  he  himself  should  be  a  cast- 
away. 

Quest.  How  shall  we  guard  against  the  danger  of  falling 
from  grace  ? 

Ans.  By  watchfulness,  prayer,  and  a  life  of  faith  in  the  Son 
of  God. 


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V.    THE    MEANS    OF    GRACE. 

§  I.   THE  CHURCH   AND   MINISTRY. 

Question, 

"\A7HAT  are  the  principal  means  of  grace  ? 

Answer.  The  Church,  the  sacraments,  the  word  of  God, 
and  prayer. 

Quest.  In  what  two  forms  does  the  Church  of  God  exist  ? 

Ans.  The  visible  and  the  invisible. 

Quest.  What  is  the  visible  Church  ? 

Ans.  The  visible  Church  of  Christ  is  a  congregation  of 
faithful  men,  in  which  the  pure  word  of  God  is  preached 
and  the  sacraments  duly  administered  according  to  Christ's 
ordinance. 

Quest.  What  is  the  invisible  Church  ? 

Ans.  The  whole  body  of  God's  true  people  in  every  period 
of  time. 

Quest.  Ought  not  all  persons  where  the  Gospel  is  preached 
to  become  believers  in  Christ  and  members  of  the  Church  ? 

Ans.  They  ought ;  in  order  to  have  a  visible  union  with 
Christ,  the  Head  of  the  Church,  and  communion  with  his 
people. 

Quest.  Who  are  to  preach  the  word  of  God  and  administer 
the  sacraments  ? 

Ans.  Faithful  men,  called  of  God  and  set  apart  by  the 
Church  to  the  office  and  work  of  the  ministry. 

§  2.   THE  SACRAMENTS. 

Question. 

OOW  many  sacraments  has  Christ  ordained  in  his  Church  ? 
Answer.  Two ;  Baptism  and  the  Lord's  Supper. 

Quest.  What  is  a  sacrament  ? 

Ans.  An  outward  and  visible  sign  of  an  inward  and  spiritual 
grace. 


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(l.)  Baptism. 

Question. 
\A7HAT  is  the  outward  sign  in  baptism.? 

Answer.  Water,  applied  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and 
of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Quest.  What  is  the  inward  grace  signified  in  baptism  ? 
Ans.  A   death   unto   sin   and  a  new  birth  unto  righteous- 
ness. 

Quest.  What  advantages  are  secured  to  baptized  per- 
sons? 

Ans.  They  are  admitted  to  the  visible  Church  of  Christ,  their 
relation  to  him  as  the  Mediator  of  the  new  covenant,  and  their 
title  to  the  spiritual  blessings  thereto  belonging,  are  solemnly 
confirmed. 

(2.)   The  Lord's  Supper. 

Question. 
\X7HY  was  the  sacrament  of  the  Lord's  Supper  ordained  ? 

Answer.  For  the  continual  remembrance  of  the  sacri- 
fice of  Christ's  death,  and  of  the  benefits  that  we  thereby 
receive. 

Quest.  What  is  the  outward  sign  of  the  Lord's  Supper? 

Ans.  Bread  and  wine,  received  according  to  Christ's  com- 
mand. 

Quest.  What  is  the  inward  grace  of  this  sacrament  ? 

Ans.  The  communion  of  the  body  and  blood  of  Christ, 
whereby  we  are  reminded  of  his  sacrificial  death,  and  spirit- 
ually strengthened  to  do  His  will. 

§  3.  THE  WORD   OF  GOD  AND  PRAYER. 

Question. 
"\A7HENCE  do  we  derive  all  correct  knowledge  of  religious 

truth  and  duty  ? 
Answer.  From  the  Holy  Bible. 
Quest.  What  is  the  Bible  ? 

Ans.  It  is  the  revelation  of  divine  truth,  and  the  record  of 
God's  will. 

Quest.  What  is  the  only  sufficient  rule  of  a  Christian's  faith 
and  practice? 


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Ans.  The  word  of  God,  as  contained  in  the  Scriptures  of  the 
Old  and  New  Testaments. 

Quest.  How  should  we  use  the  Scriptures  ? 

Ans.  We  should  seriously  and  diligently  study  God's  holy 
word  with  prayer,  that  we  may  understand,  believe,  and  prac- 
tice the  same. 

Quest.  What  is  prayer  ? 

Ans.  Prayer  is  the  offering  up  of  our  desires  unto  God  in  the 
name  of  Christ. 

Quest.  With  what  should  prayer  be  always  accompanied  ? 

Ans.  With  humble  confession  of  sin,  with  hearty  thanksgiv- 
ing for  God's  mercies,  and  sincere  faith  in  his  promises. 

Quest.  Where  should  we  offer  up  our  prayers  ? 

Ans.  Publicly  in  the  house  of  God,  and  privately  in  our  fam- 
ilies and  in  our  closets. 

Quest.  What  special  example  of  prayer  is  given  us  in 
Scripture  ? 

Ans.  The  Lord's  prayer. 

Quest.  Can  you  repeat  ,the  Lord's  prayer  ? 

Answer. 

(~)UR  FATHER  who  art  in  heaven,  hallowed  be  thy  name. 
Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  in  earth,  as  it  is  in 
heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread  ;  and  forgive  us  our 
trespasses,  as  we  forgive  them  that  trespass  against  us.  And 
lead  us  not  into  temptation  ;  but  deliver  us  from  evil ;  for  thine 
is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  forever.  Amen. 


VI.  GOD'S  LAW. 

DUTIES  TO   GOD  AND   MAN. 

Question. 
"\A7HAT  does  God  require  of  man ? 

Answer.  Obedience  to  his  revealed  will. 
Quest.  What  is  the  rule  of  our  obedience  ? 
Ans.  The  moral  law. 
Quest.  Where  is  the  moral  law  given  ? 


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Ans.  In  the  ten  commandments. 

Quest.  What  is  the  first  commandment  ? 

Ans.  Thou  shalt  have  no  other  gods  before  me. 

Quest.  What  is  the  second  commandment  ? 

Ans.  Thou  shalt  not  make  unto  thee  any  graven  image,  or 
any  likeness  of  any  thing  that  is  in  heaven  above,  or  that  is  in 
the  earth  beneath,  or  that  is  in  the  water  under  the  earth : 
thou  shalt  not  bow  down  thyself  to  them,  nor  serve  them  :  for 
I  the  Lord  thy  God  am  a  jealous  God,  visiting  the  iniquity  of 
the  fathers  upon  the  children  unto  the  third  and  fourth  genera- 
tion of  them  that  hate  me  ;  and  showing  mercy  unto  thousands 
of  them  that  love  me,  and  keep  my  commandments. 

Quest.  What  is  the  third  commandment  ? 

Ans.  Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  Lord  thy  God  in 
vain ;  for  the  Lord  will  not  hold  him  guiltless  that  taketh  his 
name  in  vain. 

Quest.  What  is  the  fourth  commandment  ? 

Ans.  Remember  the  Sabbath  day,  to  keep  it  holy.  Six  days 
shalt  thou  labor,  and  do  all  thy  work :  but  the  seventh  day  is 
the  Sabbath  of  the  Lord  thy  God  :  in  it  thou  shalt  not  do  any 
work,  thou,  nor  thy  son,  nor  thy  daughter,  thy  man-servant, 
nor  thy  maid-servant,  nor  thy  cattle,  nor  thy  stranger  that  is- 
within  thy  gates :  for  in  six  days  the  Lord  made  heaven  and 
earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that  in  them  is,  and  rested  the  seventh 
day :  wherefore  the  Lord  blessed  the  Sabbath  day,  and  hal- 
lowed it. 

Quest.  What  is  the  fifth  commandment  ? 

Ans.  Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother :  that  thy  days 
may  be  long  upon  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth 
thee. 

Quest.  What  is  the  sixth  commandment  ? 

Ans.  Thou  shalt  not  kill. 

Quest.  What  is  the  seventh  commandment  ? 

Ans.  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

Quest.  What  is  the  eighth  commandment  ? 

Ans.  Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

Quest.  What  is  the  ninth  commandment  ? 

Ans.  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy  neighbor. 

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Quest.  What  is  the  tenth  commandment  ? 

Ans.  Thou  shall  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  house,  thou  shall 
not  covet  thy  neighbor's  wife,  nor  his  man-servant,  nor  his 
maid-servant,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  any  thing  that  is  thy 
neighbor's. 

Quest.  What  is  our  Saviour's  summary  of  God's  command- 
ments ? 

Ans.  He  said :  "  Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all 
thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind.  This  is 
the  first  and  great  commandment.  And  the  second  is  like  unto 
it,  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself.  On  these  two 
commandments  hang  all  the  law  and  the  prophets." 

Quest,  How  does  our  Saviour  explain  the  commandments  ? 

Ans.  He  teaches  that  they  not  only  forbid  sin  in  act,  but  in 
thought. 

Quest.  What  is  our  Lord's  precept,  commonly  called  the 
golden  rule? 

Ans.  "  Whatsoever  ye  would  that  men  should  do  to  you,  do 
ye  even  so  to  them." 

Quest.  Can  any  man  be  saved  by  keeping  the  law  ? 

Ans.  No;  "by  the  deeds  of  the  law  shall  no  flesh  be 
justified." 

Quest.  What  then  is  the  use  of  the  law  ? 

Ans.  It  serves  to  show  men  their  need  of  Christ :  "  For  by 
the  law  is  the  knowledge  of  sin." 

Quest.  Are  all  Christians  under  obligation  to  keep  the  law  ? 

Ans.  Yes;  they  are  "not  without  law  to  God,  but  under 
the  law  to  Christ." 


VII.  DEATH,  JUDGMENT,  AND  ETERNITY. 

Question. 
we  remain  long  in  this  world  ? 


D 


Answer.  No;  life   is   short  and   uncertain,   and   we  all 
must  die. 

Quest.  Is  it  not  a  fearful  thing  to  die  ? 
Ans.  It  is  to  all  but  true  Christians. 


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Quest.  Why  should  not  true  Christians  fear  to  die  ? 

Ans.  Because  the  sting  of  death  is  removed,  and  they  know 
that  they  shall  go  to  heaven. 

Quest.  How  long  will  the  bodies  of  men  lie  in  the  grave? 

Ans.  Until  the  last  day,  when  Christ  shall  come  to  raise  the 
dead  for  judgment. 

Quest.  Will  all  the  dead  be  raised  ? 

Ans.  "  There  shall  be  a  resurrection  of  the  dead,  both  of  the 
just  and  unjust." 

Quest.  Will  all  men  be  judged  at  the  last  day  ? 

Ans.  "We  must  all  appear  before  the  judgment-seat  of 
Christ ;  that  every  one  may  receive  the  things  clone  in  his  body, 
according  to  that  he  hath  done,  whether  it  be  good  or  bad." 

Quest.  What  sentence  will  Christ  pronounce  on  the  wicked  ? 

Ans.  "  Depart  from  me,  ye  cursed,  into  everlasting  fire,  pre- 
pared for  the  devil  and  his  angels." 

Quest.  What  will  he  say  to  the  righteous  ? 

Ans.  "  Come,  ye  blessed  of  my  Father,  inherit  the  kingdom 
prepared  for  you  from  the  foundation  of  the  world." 

Quest.  What  will  then  take  place  ? 

Ans.  "  The  world  shall  be  destroyed  by  fire ;  and  the  wicked 
shall  go  away  into  everlasting  punishment,  but  the  righteous 
into  life  eternal." 


THE  CREED  AND   COVENANT.* 

Question. 

HAT  are  you  who  have  been  baptized  expected  to  learn 
as  soon  as  you  are  able  ? 
Answer.  This  Catechism  and  the  Apostles*  Creed. 
Question.  Let  me  hear,  then,  if  you  can  repeat  the  Creed. 

Answer* 

T  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of  heaven 

and  earth  :  and  in  Jesus  Christ,  his  only  Son,  our  Lord  ;  who 

was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  born  of  the  Virgin  Mary ; 

suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  was  crucified,  dead  and  buried  ; 

*  Questions  appended  la  the  absence  of  a  suitable  chapter  in  the  Catechism. 


238  THE  CATECHISM. 


the  third  day  he  rose  from  the  dead ;  he  ascended  into  heaven, 
and  sitteth  at  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Almighty; 
from  thence  he  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  the  holy  catholic  Church  ;*  the 
communion  of  saints  ;  the  forgiveness  of  sins ;  the  resurrection 
of  the  body ;  and  the  life  everlasting.  Amen. 

Quest.  What  further  must  one  accept  before  he  becomes  a 
member  of  the  Church  in  full  communion  ? 

Ans.  The  Articles  of  Religion  and  the  Rules  of  the  Church. 

Quest.  What  promise  must  he  renew  ? 

Ans.  The  promise  contained  in  the  Baptismal  Covenant. 

Quest.  What  did  your  Parents  or  Guardians  promise  at  your 
Baptism  ? 

Ans.  That  they  would  endeavor  to  bring  me  up  to  lead  a 
virtuous  and  holy  life. 

Quest.  What  is  the  first  part  of  the  promise  which  you  must 
ratify  and  confirm  ? 

Ans.  That  I  will  renounce  the  devil  and  all  his  works,  the 
vain  pomp  and  glory  of  the  world,  with  all  covetous  desires  of 
the  same,  and  the  carnal  desires  of  the  flesh,  so  that  I  will  not 
follow  nor  be  led  by  them. 

Quest.  What  is  the  second  part  of  the  promise  ? 

Ans.  That  I  will  obediently  keep  God's  holy  will  and  com- 
mandments, and  walk  in  the  same  all  the  days  of  my  life,  the 
Lord  being  my  helper. 

1T  //  is  the  duty  of  the  Elder,  Deacon,  or  Preacher  who  has 
the  special  charge  of  a  Circuit  or  Station  to  catechize  the  chil- 
dren publicly  in  the  Sunday-school  and  at  special  meetings 
appointed  for  that  purpose. 

IT  The  preacher  in  charge  shall  organize  the  baptized  chil- 
dren of  the  Church,  at  the  age  of  ten  years  or  younger,  into 
Classes,  and  appoint  suitable  Leaders,  whose  duty  it  shall  be 
to  meet  them  in  Class  once  a  week,  and  instruct  them  in  the 
nature,  design,  and  obligations  of  Baptism,  and  the  truths 
of  religion  necessary  to  make  them  "  wise  unto  salvation  ;  " 
urge  them  to  give  regular  attendance  upon  the  means  of  grace  ; 

*  By  the  holy  catholic  Church  is  meant  the  Church  of  God  in  general. 


THE  CATECHISM.  239 


advise,  exhort,  and  encourage  them  to  an  immediate  consecra- 
tion of  their  hearts  and  lives  to  God,  and  inquire  into  the  state 
of  their  religious  experience  ;  provided,  that  children  unbap- 
tiztd  are  not  to  be  excluded  from  these  Classes. 

I  All  children,  by  virtue  of  the  unconditional  benefits  of  the 
atonement,  are  members  of  the  Kingdom  of  God,  and  therefore 
graciously  entitled  to  Baptism  ;  but,  as  Infant  Baptism  con- 
templates a  course  of  religious  instruction  and  discipline,  it 
is  expected  of  all  parents  or  guardians  who  present  their  chil- 
dren for  Baptism  that  they  will  use  all  diligence  in  bringing 
them  up  in  conformity  to  the  word  of  God. 

1  Whenever  baptized  children  shall  have  attained  an  age 
sufficient  to  understand  the  obligations  of  religion,  and  shall 
give  evidence  of  piety,  they  may  be  admitted  into  Full  Mem- 
bership in  the  Church,  on  recommendation  of  a  Leader,  with 
whom  they  have  met  at  least  six  months  in  Class,  by  publicly 
assenting  before  the  Church  to  the  Baptismal  Covenant,  and 
also  to  the  usual  questions  on  Doctrines  and  Discipline. 


240  RECEPTION  OP  MEMBEKS. 


FORM   FOR 

tteccitring  fJer0ons  into  tljc  CTIjurcl)  aa  Probationers. 

IT  Those  -who  are  to  be  received  into  the  Church  as  Proba- 
tioners shall  be  called  forward  by  name,  and  the  Minis- 
ter, addressing  the  Congregation,  shall  say  : 

PvEARLY  BELOVED  BRETHREN,  that  none  may  be 
•  admitted  hastily  into  the  Church,  we  receive  all  persons 
seeking  fellowship  with  us  on  profession  of  faith  into  a  prepara- 
tory membership  on  trial ;  in  which  proof  may  be  made,  both 
to  themselves  and  to  the  Church,  of  the  sincerity  and  depth  of 
their  convictions  and  of  the  strength  of  their  purpose  to  lead  a 
new  life. 

The  persons  here  present  desire  to  be  so  admitted.  You  will 
hear  their  answers  to  the  questions  put  to  them,  and  if  you 
make  no  objection  they  will  be  received. 

It  is  needful,  however,  that  you  be  reminded  of  your  respon- 
sibility, as  having  previously  entered  this  holy  fellowship,  and 
as  now  representing  the  Church  into  which  they  seek  admission. 
Remembering  their  inexperience,  and  how  much  they  must 
learn  in  order  to  become  good  soldiers  of  Jesus  Christ,  see  to 
it  that  they  find  in  you  holy  examples  of  life,  and  loving  help  in 
the  true  serving  of  their  Lord  and  ours.  I  beseech  you  so  to 


RECEPTION  OF  MEMBERS.  241 

order  your  own  lives  that  these  new  disciples  may  take  no 
detriment  from  you,  but  that  it  may  ever  be  cause  for  thanks- 
giving to  God  that  they  were  led  into  this  fellowship. 

IT  Then  addressing  the  Persons  seeking  Admission  on  Proba- 
tion, the  Minister  shall  say  : 

p\EARLY  BELOVED,  you  have,  by  the  grace  of  God,  made 
your  decision  to  follow  Christ  and  to  serve  him.  Your 
confidence  in  so  doing  is  not  to  be  based  on  any  notion  of 
fitness  or  worthiness  in  yourselves,  but  solely  on  the  merits  of 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  on  his  death  and  intercession  for  us. 

That  the  Church  may  know  your  purpose,  you  will  answer 
the  questions  I  am  now  to  ask  you. 

Have  you  an  earnest  desire  to  be  saved  from  your  sins  ? 

Ans.  I  have.  % 

Will  you  guard  yourselves  against  all  things  contrary  to  the 
teaching  of  God's  word,  and  endeavor  to  lead  a  holy  life,  fol- 
lowing the  commandments  of  God  ? 

Ans.  I  will  endeavor  so  to  do. 

Are  you  purposed  to  give  reverent  attendance  upon  the  ap- 
pointed means  of  grace  in  the  ministry  of  the  word,  and  in  the 
private  and  public  worship  of  God  ? 

Ans.  I  am  so  determined,  with  the  help  of  God. 


objection  being  offered,  the  Minister  shall  then  an- 
nounce that  the  Candidates  are  admitted  as  Probationers 
and  shall  assign  them  to  classes. 

1T  Then  shall  the  Minister  offer  extemporary  Prayer. 


THE  FORM   FOR 

Heceimng  persons  into  the  <EI]ttrd)  after  probation. 

1  On  the  day  appointed,  all  that  are  to  be  received  into  the 
Church  shall  be  called  forward,  and  the  Minister,  address- 
ing the  Congregation,  shall  say  : 


242  RECEPTION  OF  MEMBEBS. 

[DEARLY  BELOVED  BRETHREN,  the  Scriptures  teach 
us  that  the  Church  is  the  household  of  God,  the  body  of 
which  Christ  is  the  head ;  and  that  it  is  the  design  of  the 
Gospel  to  bring  together  in  one  all  who  are  in  Christ.  The 
fellowship  of  the  Church  is  the  communion  that  its  Members 
enjoy  one  with  another.  The  ends  of  this  fellowship  are,  the 
maintenance  of  sound  doctrine  and  of  the  ordinances  of  Chris- 
tian worship,  and  the  exercise  of  that  power  of  godly  admoni- 
tion and  discipline  which  Christ  has  committed  to  his  Church 
for  the  promotion  of  holiness.  It  is  the  duty  of  all  men  to 
unite  in  this  fellowship ;  for  it  is  only  those  that  "  be  planted 
in  the  house  of  the  Lord  "  that  "shall  flourish  in  the  courts  of 
our  God."  Its  more  particular  duties  are,  to  promote  peace 
and  unity ;  to  bear  one  another's  burdens ;  to  prevent  each 
other's  stumbling;  to  seek  the  intimacy  of  friendly  society 
among  themselves ;  to  continue  steadfast  in  the  faith  and  wor- 
ship of  the  Gospel ;  and  to  pray  and  sympathize  with  each 
other.  Among  its  privileges  are,  peculiar  incitements  to  holi- 
ness from  the  hearing  of  God's  word  and  sharing  in  Christ's 
ordinances ;  the  being  placed  under  the  watchful  care  of  Pas- 
tors ;  and  the  enjoyment  of  the  blessings  which  are  promised 
only  to  those  who  are  of  the  Household  of  Faith.  Into  this 
holy  fellowship  the  persons  before  you,  who  have  already 
received  the  Sacrament  of  Baptism,  and  have  been  under  the 
care  of  proper  leaders  for  six  months  on  Trial,  come  seeking 
admission.  We  now  propose,  in  the  fear  of  God,  to  question 
them  as  to  their  faith  and  purposes,  that  you  may  know  that 
they  are  proper  persons  to  be  admitted  into  the  Church. 


1F  Then,  addressing  the  Applicants  for  Admission,  the  Minis- 
ter shall  say  : 

r\EARLY   BELOVED,  you  are   come  hither  seeking  the 

great  privilege  of  union  with  the  Church  our  Saviour  has 

purchased  with  his  own  blood.     We  rejoice  in  the  grace  of 

God  vouchsafed  unto  you  in  that  he  has  called  you  to  be  his 


RECEPTION  OF  MEMBERS.  243 

followers,  and  that  thus  far  you  have  run  well.  You  have 
heard  how  blessed  are  the  privileges,  and  how  solemn  are  the 
duties,  of  membership  in  Christ's  Church  ;  and  before  you  are 
fully  admitted  thereto,  it  is  proper  that  you  do  here  publicly 
renew  your  vows,  confess  your  faith,  and  declare  your  purpose, 
by  answering  the  following  questions : 

Do  you  here,  in  the  presence  of  God  and  of  this  Congrega- 
tion, renew  the  solemn  promise  contained  in  the  Baptismal 
Covenant,  ratifying  and  confirming  the  same, and  acknowledging 
yourselves  bound  faithfully  to  observe  and  keep  that  Covenant  ? 

Ans.  I  do. 

Have  you  saving  faith  in  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ  ? 

Ans.  I  trust  I  have. 

Do  you  believe  in  the  Doctrines  of  the  Holy  Scriptures  as  set 
forth  in  the  Articles  of  Religion  of  the  Methodist  Episcopal 
Church  ? 

Ans.  I  do. 

Will  you  cheerfully  be  governed  by  the  Rules  of  the  Metho- 
dist Episcopal  Church,  hold  sacred  the  Ordinances  of  God,  and 
endeavor,  as  much  as  in  you  lies,  to  promote  the  welfare  of 
your  brethren  and  the  advancement  of  the  Redeemer's  kingdom  ? 

Ans.  I  will. 

Will  you  contribute  of  your  earthly  substance,  according  to 
your  ability,  to  the  support  of  the  Gospel  and  the  various 
benevolent  enterprises  of  the  Church  ? 

Ans.  I  will. 

IT  Then  the  Minister,  addressing  the  Church,  shall  say : 

DRETHREN,  these  persons  having   given  satisfactory  re- 
sponses to  our  inquiries,  have  any  of  you  reason  to  allege 
why  they  should  not  be  received  into  Full  membership  in  the 
Church  ? 

IT  No  objections  being  alleged,  the  Minister  shall  say  to  the 
Candidates : 


244  RECEPTION  OP  MEMBEBS. 

\A/E  welcome  you  to  the  communion  of  the  Church  of  God  ; 
and,  in  testimony  of  our  Christian  affection  and  the  cor- 
diality with  which  we  receive  you,  I  hereby  extend  to  you  the 
right  hand  of  fellowship  :  and  may  God  grant  that  you  may  be 
a  faithful  and  useful  member  of  the  Church  militant  till  you 
are  called  to  the  fellowship  of  the  Church  triumphant,  which  is 
"  without  fault  before  the  throne  of  God." 

T  Then  shall  the  Minister  offer  extemporary  Prayer. 


SOLEMNIZATION  OP  MATRIMONY.          345 


MATRIMONY. 


THE  FORM   FOR  THE 

Solemnisation  of  Uttutrimoiin. 

IT  The  parts  in  brackets  throughout  may  be  used  or  not  at 

discretion. 

1T  At  the  day  and  time  appointed  for  the  Solemnization  of 
Matrimony,  the  persons  to  be  married — having  been  qual- 
ified according  to  law — standing  together,  the  Man  on  the 
right  hand  and  the  Woman  on  the  left,  the  Minister  shall 
say: 

r\EARLY  BELOVED,  we  are  gathered  together  here  in 
the  sight  of  God,  and  in  the  presence  of  these  witnesses, 
to  join  together  this  man  and  this  woman  in  holy  Matrimony; 
which  is  an  honorable  estate,  instituted  of  God  in  the  time  of 
man's  innocency,  signifying  unto  us  the  mystical  union  that 
exists  between  Christ  and  his  Church ;  which  holy  estate  Christ 
adorned  and  beautified  with  his  presence,  and  first  miracle 
that  he  wrought,  in  Cana  of  Galilee,  and  is  commended  of 
Saint  Paul  to  be  honorable  among  all  men;  and  therefore  is 
not  by  any  to  be  entered  into  unadvisedly,  but  reverently,  dis- 
creetly, and  in  the  fear  of  God. 

Into  which  holy  estate  these  two  persons  present  come  now 
to  be  joined.  Therefore  if  any  can  show  just  cause  why  they 
may  not  lawfully  be  joined  together,  let  him  now  speak,  or  else 
hereafter  forever  hold  his  peace. 

[T  And  also  speaking  unto  the  persons  that  are  to  be  married, 

the  Minister  shall  say  ; 

I  REQUIRE  and  charge  you  both,  that  if  either  of  you  know 

any  impediment  why  you  may  not  be  lawfully  joined  together 

in  Matrimony,  you  do  now  confess  it :  for  be  ye  well  assured, 


246         SOLEMNIZATION  OP  MATBIMONY. 

that  so  many  as  are  coupled  together  otherwise  than  God's 
word  doth  allow,  are  not  joined  together  by  God,  neither  is 
their  Matrimony  lawful.] 

1  If  no  impediment  be  alleged,  then  shall  the  Minister  say 
unto  the  Man, 

\\  WILT  thou  have  this  woman  to  be  thy  wedded  wife, 
'  to  live  together  after  God's  ordinance  in  the  holy 
estate  of  Matrimony  ?  Wilt  thou  love  her,  comfort  her,  honor 
and  keep  her,  in  sickness  and  in  health  ;  and  forsaking  all 
other,  keep  thee  only  unto  her,  so  long  as  ye  both  shall  live  ? 

1T  The  Man  shall  answer, 
I  will. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  unto  the  Woman, 
M  WILT  thou  have  this  man  to  be  thy  wedded  husband, 
1  to  live  together  after  God's  ordinance  in  the  holy 
estate  of  Matrimony  ?  Wilt  thou  love,  honor,  and  keep  him, 
in  sickness  and  in  health ;  and  forsaking  all  other,  keep  thee 
only  unto  him,  so  long  as  ye  both  shall  live  ? 

V  The  Woman  shall  answer, 
I  will. 

[IT  Then  the  Minister  shall  cause  the  Man  with  his  right  hand 
to  take  the  Woman  by  her  right  hand,  and  to  say  after  him 
asfolloweth  : 

I  M.,  take  thee,  N.,  to  be  my  wedded  wife,  to  have  and  to 
*  hold,  from  this  day  forward,  for  better,  for  worse,  for 
richer,  for  poorer,  in  sickness  and  in  health,  to  love  and  to 
cherish,  till  death  us  do  part,  according  to  God's  holy  ordi- 
nance ;  and  thereto  I  plight  thee  my  faith. 

1T  Then  shall  they  loose  their  hands,  and  the  Woman,  with 
her  right  hand  taking  the  Man  by  his  right  hand,  shall 
likewise  say  after  the  Minister  : 

I     N.,  take  thee,  M.,  to  be  my  wedded  husband,  to  have  and 

'     to  hold,  from  this  day  forward,  for  better,  for  worse,  for 

richer,  for  poorer,  in  sickness  and  in  health,  to  love  and  to 


SOLEMNIZATION  OP  MATBIMONT.        247 

cherish,  till  death  us  do  part,  according  to  God's  holy  ordi- 
nance ;  and  thereto  I  plight  thee  my  faith.] 

IT  Then  shall  the  Minister  pray  thus  : 

C\  ETERNAL  God,  Creator  and  Preserver  of  all  mankind, 
Giver  of  all  spiritual  grace,  the  Author  of  everlasting 
life :  send  thy  blessing  upon  these  thy  servants,  this  man  and 
this  woman,  whom  we  bless  in  thy  name ;  that  as  Isaac  and 
Rebecca  lived  faithfully  together,  so  these  persons  may  surely 
perform  and  keep  the  vow  and  covenant  between  them  made, 
and  may  ever  remain  in  perfect  love  and  peace  together,  and 
live  according  to  thy  laws,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

[T  If  the  parties  desire  it,  the  Man  shall  here  hand  a  Ring  to 
the  Minister,  who  shall  return  it  to  him,  and  direct  him 
to  place  it  on  the  third  finger  of  the  Woman's  left  hand. 
And  the  Man  shall  say  to  the  Woman,  repeating  after  the 
Minister  : 

\X7ITH  this  ring  I  thee  wed,  and  with  my  worldly  goods  I 
thee  endow,  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son, 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen.] 

IT  Then  shall  the  minister  join  their  right  hands  together, 

and  say, 

CORASMUCH  as  M.  and  N.  have  consented  together  in 
holy  wedlock,  and  have  witnessed  the  same  before  God 
and  this  company,  and  thereto  have  pledged  their  faith  either 
to  other,  and  have  declared  the  same  by  joining  of  hands ;  I 
pronounce  that  they  are  husband  and  wife  together,  in  the 
name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
Those  whom  God  hath  joined  together,  let  no  man  put  asunder. 
Amen. 

1  And  the  Minister  shall  add  this  Blessing  : 

r^OD,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  bless,  pre- 
serve, and  keep  you;  the  Lord  mercifully  with  his  favor 
look  upon  you,  and  so  fill  you  with  all  spiritual  benediction  and 


248         SOLEMNIZATION  OF  MATHIMONY. 

grace,  that  ye  so  may  live  together  in  this  life,  that  in  the  world 
to  come  ye  may  have  life  everlasting.     Amen, 

IT  Then  shall  the  Minister  offer  the  following  Prayer: 

C\  GOD  of  Abraham,  God  of  Isaac,  God  of  Jacob,  bless  this 
man  and  this  woman,  and  sow  the  seed  of  eternal  life  in 
their  hearts,  that  whatsoever  in  thy  holy  word  they  shall  prof- 
itably learn,  they  may  indeed  fulfill  the  same.  Look,  O  Lord, 
mercifully  on  them  from  heaven,  and  bless  them :  as  thou 
didst  send  thy  blessings  upon  Abraham  and  Sarah  to  their 
great  comfort,  so  vouchsafe  to  send  thy  blessings  upon  this 
man  and  this  woman,  that  they,  obeying  thy  will,  and  always 
being  in  safety  under  thy  protection,  may  abide  in  thy  love 
unto  their  lives'  end,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

ALMIGHTY  GOD,  who  at  the  beginning  didst  create  our 
first  parents,  Adam  and  Eve,  and  didst  sanctify  and  join 
them  together  in  marriage,  pour  upon  these  persons  the  riches 
of  thy  grace,  sanctify  and  bless  them,  that  they  may  please 
thee  both  in  body  and  soul,  and  live  together  in  holy  love  unto 
their  lives'  end.  Amen. 

T  Here  the  Minister  may  use  extemporary  Prayer. 

IT  Then  the  Minister  shall  repeat  the  Lord's  Prayer  : 

(~*)UR  FATHER  who  art  in  heaven,  hallowed  be  thy  name. 
Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  in  earth,  as  it  is  in 
heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread  :  and  forgive  us  our 
trespasses,  as  we  forgive  them  that  trespass  against  us  :  and 
lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us  from  evil :  for  thine 
is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  forever.  Amen. 


BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD.  249 


BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 


THE  FORM   FOR 

(El)c  Burial  of  tljc  Dcab. 

T  We  will  on  no  account  whatever  make  a  charge  for  bury- 
ing the  dead. 
H  The  Minister,  going  before  the  Corpse,  shall  say, 

T  AM  the  resurrection,  and  the  life :  he  that  believeth  in  me, 
though  he  were  dead,  yet  shall  he  live :   and  whosoever 
liveth  and  believeth  in  me  shall  never  die.     [John  n.  25,  26.] 

T  KNOW  that  my  Redeemer  liveth,  and  that  he  shall  stand 
at  the  latter  day  upon  the  earth :  and  though  after  my  skin 
worms  destroy  this  body,  yet  in  my  flesh  shall  I  see  God : 
whom  I  shall  see  for  myself,  and  mine  eyes  shall  behold,  and 
not  another.  [Job  19.  25-27.] 

\A/E  brought  nothing  into  this  world,  and  it  is  certain  we 
can  carry  nothing  out.     The  Lord  gave,  and  the  Lord 
hath  taken  away;  blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord,    [i  Tim. 
6.7;  Job  i.  2i.j 

1T  In  the  House  or  Church  may  be  read  one  or  both  of  the 
following  Psalms,  or  some  other  suitable  portion  of  the 
Holy  Scriptures, 

Psalm  39 : 

T  SAID,  I  will  take  heed  to  my  ways,  that  I  sin  not  with  my 
tongue :  I  will  keep  my  mouth  with  a  bridle,  while  the 
wicked  is  before  me. 

I  was  dumb  with  silence,  I  held  my  peace,  even  from  good ; 
and  my  sorrow  was  stirred. 


250  BUBIAL    OP    THE    DEAD. 

My  heart  was  hot  within  me ;  while  I  was  musing  the  fire 
burned :  then  spake  I  with  my  tongue, 

Lord,  make  me  to  know  mine  end,  and  the  measure  of  my 
days,  what  it  is ;  that  I  may  know  how  frail  I  am. 

Behold,  thou  hast  made  my  days  as  a  handbreadth ;  and 
mine  age  is  as  nothing  before  thee :  verily  every  man  at  his 
best  state  is  altogether  vanity. 

Surely  every  man  walketh  in  a  vain  show :  surely  they  are 
disquieted  in  vain  :  he  heapeth  up  riches,  and  knoweth  not  who 
shall  gather  them. 

And  now,  Lord,  what  wait  I  for  ?  my  hope  is  in  thee. 

Deliver  me  from  all  my  transgressions :  make  me  ..not  the 
reproach  of  the  foolish. 

I  was  dumb,  I  opened  not  my  mouth  ;  because  thou 
didst  it. 

Remove  thy  stroke  away  from  me :  I  am  consumed  by  the 
blow  of  thine  hand. 

When  thou  with  rebukes  dost  correct  man  for  iniquity,  thou 
makest  his  beauty  to  consume  away  like  a  moth :  surely  every 
man  is  vanity. 

Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord,  and  give  ear  unto  my  cry ;  hold  not 
thy  peace  at  my  tears  :  for  I  am  a  stranger  with  thee,  and  a 
sojourner,  as  all  my  fathers  were. 

O  spare  me,  that  I  may  recover  strength,  before  I  go  hence, 
and  be  no  more. 

Psalm  90 : 

T  ORD,  thou  hast  been  our  dwelling-place  in  all  genera- 
tions. 

Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth,  or  ever  thou  hadst 
formed  the  earth  and  the  world,  even  from  everlasting  to  ever- 
lasting, thou  art  God. 

Thou  turnest  man  to  destruction ;  and  sayest.  Return,  ye 
children  of  men. 

For  a  thousand  years  in  thy  sight  are  but  as  yesterday  when 
it  is  past,  and  as  a  watch  in  the  night. 

Thou  earnest  them  away  as  with  a  flood ;  they  are  as  a 
sleep  :  in  the  morning  they  are  like  grass  which  groweth  up. 


BTJBIAL  OP  THE  DEAD.  251 

In  the  morning  it  flourisheth,  and  groweth  up  ;  in  the  even- 
ing it  is  cut  down,  and  withereth. 

For  we  are  consumed  by  thine  anger,  and  by  thy  wrath  are 
we  troubled. 

Thou  hast  set  our  iniquities  before  thee,  our  secret  sins  in 
the  light  of  thy  countenance. 

For  all  our  days  are  passed  away  in  thy  wrath :  we  spend 
our  years  as  a  tale  that  is  told. 

The  days  of  our  years  are  threescore  years  and  ten  ;  and  if 
by  reason  of  strength  they  be  fourscore  years,  yet  is  their 
strength  labor  and  sorrow  ;  for  it  is  soon  cut  off,  and  we  fly 
away. 

Who  knoweth  the  power  of  thine  anger  ?  even  according  to 
thy  fear,  so  is  thy  wrath. 

So  teach  us  to  number  our  days,  that  we  may  apply  our 
hearts  unto  wisdom. 

Return,  O  Lord,  how  long  ?  and  let  it  repent  thee  concern- 
ing thy  servants. 

O  satisfy  us  early  with  thy  mercy ;  that  we  may  rejoice  and 
be  glad  all  our  days. 

Make  us  glad  according  to  the  days  wherein  thou  hast  af- 
flicted us,  and  the  years  wherein  we  have  seen  evil. 

Let  thy  work  appear  unto  thy  servants,  and  thy  glory  unto 
their  children. 

And  let  the  beauty  of  the  Lord  our  God  be  upon  us:  and 
establish  thou  the  work  of  our  hands  upon  us ;  yea,  the  work 
of  our  hands  establish  thou  it. 

IT  Then  may  follow  the  reading  of  the  Epistle,  as  follows: 
I  Corinthians  15.  41-58. 

'THERE  is  one  glory  of  the  sun,  and  another  glory  of  the 
moon,  and  another  glory  of  the  stars ;  for  one  star  dif- 
fereth  from  another  star  in  glory.  So  also  is  the  resurrection 
of  the  dead.  It  is  sown  in  corruption,  it  is  raised  in  incorrup- 
tion :  it  is  sown  in  dishonor,  it  is  raised  in  glory  :  it  is  sown  in 
weakness,  it  is  raised  in  power  :  it  is  sown  a  natural  body,  it  is 
raised  a  spiritual  body.  There  is  a  natural  body,  and  there  is 

17—20 


252  BURIAL    OF    THE    DEAD. 

a  spiritual  body.  And  so  it  is  written,  The  first  man  Adam 
was  made  a  living  soul ;  the  last  Adam  was  made  a  quicken- 
ing spirit.  Howbeit  that  was  not  first  which  is  spiritual,  but 
that  which  is  natural ;  and  afterward  that  which  is  spiritual. 
The  first  man  is  of  the  earth,  earthy :  the  second  man  is  the 
Lord  from  heaven.  As  is  the  earthy,  such  are  they  also  that  are 
earthy :  and  as  is  the  heavenly,  such  are  they  also  that  are 
heavenly.  And  as  we  have  borne  the  image  of  the  earthy,  we 
shall  also  bear  the  image  of  the  heavenly.  Now  this  I  say, 
brethren,  that  flesh  and  blood  cannot  inherit  the  kingdom  of 
God ;  neither  doth  corruption  inherit  incorruption.  Behold,  I 
show  you  a  mystery  ;  We  shall  not  all  sleep,  but  we  shall  all 
be  changed,  in  a  moment,  in  the  twinkling  of  an  eye,  at  the  last 
trump :  for  the  trumpet  shall  sound,  and  the  dead  shall  be 
raised  incorruptible,  and  we  shall  be  changed.  For  this  cor- 
ruptible must  put  on  incorruption,  and  this  mortal  must  put 
on  immortality.  So  when  this  corruptible  shall  have  put  on 
incorruption,  and  this  mortal  shall  have  put  on  immortality, 
then  shall  be  brought  to  pass  the  saying  that  is  written,  Death 
is  swallowed  up  in  victory.  O  death,  where  is  thy  sting  ?  O 
grave,  where  is  thy  victory  ?  The  sting  of  death  is  sin  ;  and 
the  strength  of  sin  is  the  law.  But  thanks  be  to  God,  which 
giveth  us  the  victory  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  There- 
fore, my  beloved  brethren,  be  ye  steadfast,  unmovable,  always 
abounding  in  the  work  of  the  Lord,  forasmuch  as  ye  know 
that  your  labor  is  not  in  vain  in  the  Lord. 

IT  At  the  grave,  when  the  Corpse  is  laid  in  the  Earth,  the 
Minister  shall  say  : 

JVA  AN  that  is  born  of  a  woman  hath  but  a  short  time  to  live, 
and  is  full  of  misery.  He  cometh  up,  and  is  cut  down 
like  a  flower ;  he  fleeth  as  it  were  a  shadow,  and  never  con- 
tinueth  in  one  stay. 

In  the  midst  of  life  we  are  in  death :  of  whom  may  we  seek 
for  succor,  but  of  thee,  O  Lord,  who  for  our  sins  art  justly  dis- 
pleased ? 

Yet,  O  Lord  God  most  holy,  O  Lord  most  mighty,  O  holy 


BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD.  253 

and  most  merciful  Saviour,  deliver  us  not  into  the  bitter  pains 
of  eternal  death. 

Thou  knowest,  Lord,  the  secrets  ol  our  hearts  ;  shut  not 
thy  merciful  ears  to  our  prayers,  but  spare  us,  Lord  most  holy ; 
O  God  most  mighty,  O  holy  and  merciful  Saviour,  thou  most 
worthy  Judge  eternal,  suffer  us  not  at  our  last  hour  for  any 
pains  of  death  to  fall  from  thee. 

T  Then,  while  the  Earth  shall  be  cast  upon  the  Body  by  some 
standing  by,  the  Minister  shall  say  : 

UORASMUCH  as  it  hath  pleased  Almighty  God,  in  his  wise 
providence,  to  take  out  of  the  world  the  soul  of  the  de- 
parted, we  therefore  commit  his  body  to  the  ground  ;  earth  to 
earth,  ashes  to  ashes,  dust  to  dust ;  looking  for  the  general 
resurrection  in  the  last  day,  and  the  life  of  the  world  to  come, 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ;  at  whose  second  coming  in 
glorious  majesty  to  judge  the  world,  the  earth  and  the  sea 
shall  give  up  their  dead  ;  and  the  corruptible  bodies  of  those 
who  sleep  in  him  shall  be  changed,  and  made  like  unto  his  own 
glorious  body  ;  according  to  the  mighty  working  whereby  he  is 
able  to  subdue  all  things  unto  himself. 

T  Then  shall  be  said: 

T  HEARD  a  voice  from  heaven,  saying  unto  me,  Write,  From 
henceforth  blessed  are  the  dead  who   die   in  the   Lord : 
Even  so,  said  the  Spirit ;  for  they  rest  from  their  labors. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

T  Then  the  Minister  may  offer  this  Prayer  ; 

ALMIGHTY  GOD,  with  whom  do  live  the  spirits  of  those 

who  depart  hence  in  the  Lord,  and  with  whom  the  souls 

of  the   faithful,   after  they  are   delivered    from   the  burden 

of  the  flesh,   are   in  joy  and   felicity ;  we  give  thee  hearty 


254  BiraiAL   OF   THE   DEAD. 

thanks  for  the  good  examples  of  all  those  thy  servants,  who, 
having  finished  their  course  in  faith,  do  now  rest  from  their 
labors.  And  we  beseech  thee,  that  we,  with  all  those  who  are 
departed  in  the  true  faith  of  thy  holy  name,  may  have  our 
perfect  consummation  and  bliss,  both  in  body  and  soul,  in  thy 
eternal  and  everlasting  glory,  through  Jesus 'Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

The  Collect. 

Q  MERCIFUL  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
who  is  the  resurrection  and  the  life :  in  whom  whosoever 
believeth  shall  live,  though  he  die,  and  whosoever  liveth  and 
believeth  in  him  shall  not  die  eternally  :  we  meekly  beseech 
thee,  O  Father,  to  raise  us  from  the  death  of  sin  unto  the  life 
of  righteousness ;  that  when  we  shall  depart  this  life  we  may 
rest  in  him ;  and  at  the  general  resurrection  on  the  last  day 
may  be  found  acceptable  in  thy  sight,  and  receive  that  blessing 
which  thy  well-beloved  Son  shall  then  pronounce  to  all  that 
love  and  fear  thee,  saying,  Come,  ye  blessed  children  of  my 
Father,  receive  the  kingdom  prepared  for  you  from  the  begin- 
ning of  the  world.  Grant  this,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Merciful 
Father,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Mediator  and  Redeemer. 
Amen. 

/^\UR  FATHER  who  art  in  heaven,  hallowed  be  thy  name. 
Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  in  earth,  as  it  is 
in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread :  and  forgive  us 
our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  them  that  trespass  against  us : 
and  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us  from  evil :  for 
thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  forever. 
Amen. 

TTHE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of  God, 
and  the  fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us  all  ever- 
more.   Amen. 


ABTICLES   OF  RELIGION.  255 


ARTICLES  OF  RELIGION. 


I.  Of  Faith  in  the  Holy  Trinity. 

HTHERE  is  but  one  living  and  true  God,  everlasting,  without 
body  or  parts,  of  infinite  power,  wisdom,  and  goodness ; 
the  Maker  and  Preserver  of  all  things,  visible  and  invisible. 
And  in  unity  of  this  Godhead  there  are  three  Persons,  of  one 
substance,  power,  and  eternity — the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

II.  Of  the  Word,  or  Son  of  God,  who  was  made  very  Man. 

•THE  SON,  who  is  the  Word  of  the  Father,  the  very  and 
eternal  God,  of  one  Substance  with  the  Father,  took  man's 
nature  in  the  womb  of  the  blessed  Virgin  ;  so  that  two  whole 
and  perfect  natures,  that  is  to  say,  the  Godhead  and  Manhood, 
were  joined  together  in  one  Person,  never  to  be  divided  ; 
whereof  is  one  Christ,  very  God  and  very  Man,  who  truly  suf- 
fered, was  crucified,  dead  and  buried,  to  reconcile  his  Father 
to  us,  and  to  be  a  sacrifice,  not  only  for  original  guilt,  but  also 
for  the  actual  sins  of  men. 

III.  Of  the  Resurrection  of  Christ. 

CHRIST  did  truly  rise  again  from  the  dead,  and  took  again 
his  body,  with  all  things  appertaining  to  the  perfection 
of  Man's  Nature,  wherewith  he  ascended  into  Heaven,  and  there 
sitteth  until  he  return  to  judge  all  men  at  the  last  day. 


IV.  Of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

,  proceeding  frorr 
5tance,  Majesty,  i 
and  the  Son,  very  and  eternal  God. 


"THE  Holy  Ghost,  proceeding  from  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
is  of  one  Substance,  Majesty,  and  Glory  with  the  Father 


256  ABTICLES  OF  RELIGION. 

V.   The  Sufficiency  of  the  Holy  Scriptures  for  Salvation. 

'THE  Holy  Scriptures  contain  all  things  necessary  to  salva- 
tion ;  so  that  whatsoever  is  not  read  therein,  nor  may  be 
proved  thereby,  is  not  to  be  required  of  any  man  that  it  should  be 
believed  as  an  article  of  faith,  or  be  thought  requisite  or  neces- 
sary to  salvation.  In  the  name  of  the  Holy  Scriptures  we  do 
understand  those  canonical  books  of  the  Old  and  New  Tes- 
tament of  whose  authority  was  never  any  doubt  in  the  Church. 
The  names  of  the  canonical  books  are : 

Genesis,  Exodus,  Leviticus,  Numbers,  Deuteronomy,  Joshua, 
Judges.  Ruth,  The  First  Book  of  Samuel,  The  Second  Book  of 
Samuel,  The  First  Book  of  Kings,  The  Second  Book  of  Kings, 
The  First  Book  of  Chronicles,  The  Second  Book  of  Chronicles, 
The  Book  of  Ezra,  The  Book  of  Nehemiah,  The  Book  of 
Esther,  The  Book  of  Job,  The  Psalms,  The  Proverbs,  Ecclesi- 
astes  or  the  Preacher,  Cantica  or  Song  of  Solomon,  Four 
Prophets  the  greater,  Twelve  Prophets  the  less. 

All  the  Books  of  the  New  Testament,  as  they  are  commonly 
received,  we  do  receive  and  account  Canonical. 

VI.   Of  the  Old  Testament. 

'THE  Old  Testament  is  not  contrary  to  the  New ;  for  both 
in  the  Old  and  New  Testament  everlasting  life  is  offered 
to  mankind  by  Christ,  who  is  the  only  Mediator  between  God 
and  man,  being  both  God  and  Man.  Wherefore  they  are  not 
to  be  heard  who  feign  that  the  old  Fathers  did  look  only  for 
transitory  promises.  Although  the  law  given  from  God  by 
Moses,  as  touching  Ceremonies  and  Rites  doth  not  bind  Chris- 
tians, nor  ought  the  civil  precepts  thereof  of  necessity  be  re- 
ceived in  any  Commonwealth  ;  yet,  notwithstanding,  no  Chris- 
tian whatsoever  is  free  from  the  obedience  of  the  command- 
ments which  are  called  Moral. 

VII.  Of  Original  or  Birth  Sin. 

/^\RIGINAL  Sin  standeth  not  in  the  following  of  Adam  (as 

the  Pelagians  do  vainly  talk),  but  it  is  the  corruption  of 

the  nature  of  every  man,  that  naturally  is  engendered  of  the 


ABTICLES  OF  RELIGION.  257 

offspring  of  Adam,  whereby  man  is  very  far  gone  from  original 
righteousness,  and  of  his  own  nature  inclined  to  evil,  and  that 
continually. 

VIII.  Of  Freewill. 

TTHE  condition  of  man  after  the  fall  of  Adam  is  such  that  he 
cannot  turn  and  prepare  himself,  by  his  own  natural 
strength  and  works,  to  faith,  and  calling  upon  God  ;  where- 
fore we  have  no  power  to  do  good  works,  pleasant  and  ac- 
ceptable to  God,  without  the  grace  of  God  by  Christ  prevent- 
ing us,  that  we  may  have  a  good  will,  and  working  with  us, 
when  we  have  that  good  will. 

IX.  Of  the  Justification  of  Man. 

are  accounted  righteous  before  God,  only  for  the  merit 
of  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  by  Faith  and  not 
for  our  own  Works  or  deservings.  Wherefore,  that  we  are 
justified  by  Faith  only,  is  a  most  wholesome  doctrine,  and  very 
full  of  comfort. 

X.  Of  Good  Works. 

A  LTHOUGH  good  Works,  which  are  the  fruits  of  Faith,  and 
follow  after  Justification,  cannot  put  away  our  sins,  and 
endure  the  severity  of  God's  judgment ;  yet  are  they  pleasing 
and  acceptable  to  God  in  Christ,  and  spring  out  of  a  true  and 
lively  Faith,  insomuch  that  by  them  a  lively  Faith  may  be  as 
evidently  known  as  a  tree  is  discerned  by  its  fruit. 

XI.  Of  Works  of  Supererogation. 

WOLUNTARY  Works — besides,  over,  and  above  God's  com- 
mandments— which  are  called  Works  of  Supererogation, 
cannot  be  taught  without  arrogancy  and  impiety.  For  by  them 
men  do  declare  that  they  do  not  only  render  unto  God  as  much 
as  they  are  bound  to  do,  but  that  they  do  more  for  his  sake 
than  of  bounden  duty  is  required  :  whereas  Christ  saith  plainly, 
When  ye  have  done  all  that  is  commanded  you,  say,  We  are 
unprofitable  servants. 


258  ARTICLES  OF  RELIGION. 

XII.  Of  Sin  after  Justification. 

M  OT  every  sin  willingly  committed  after  Justification  is  the 
sin  against  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  unpardonable.  Where- 
fore, the  grant  of  repentance  is  not  to  be  denied  to  such  as 
fall  into  sin  after  Justification  :  after  we  have  received  the  Holy 
Ghost,  we  may  depart  from  grace  given,  and  fall  into  sin,  and, 
by  the  grace  of  God,  rise  again  and  amend  our  lives.  And 
therefore  they  are  to  be  condemned  who  say  they  can  no  more 
sin  as  long  as  they  live  here  ;  or  deny  the  place  of  forgiveness 
to  such  as  truly  repent. 

XIII.  Of  the  Church. 

'THE  visible  Church  of  Christ  is  a  congregation  of  faithful 
men  in  which  the  pure  Word  of  God  is  preached,  and  the 
Sacraments  duly  administered  according  to  Christ's  ordinance, 
in  all  those  things  that  of  necessity  are  requisite  to  the  same. 

XIV.  Of  Purgatory. 

THE  Romish  doctrine  concerning  Purgatory,  pardon,  wor- 
shiping and  Adoration,  as  well  of  Images  as  of  Relics, 
and  also  Invocation  of  Saints,  is  a  fond  thing,  vainly  invented, 
and  grounded  upon  no  warrant  of  Scripture,  but  repugnant  to 
the  Word  of  God. 

XV.  Of  Speaking  in  the  Congregation  in  such  a  Tongue  as 

the  People  understand. 

IT  is  a  thing  plainly  repugnant  to  the  Word  of  God,  and  the 
custom  of  the  primitive  Church,  to  have  public  Prayer  in 
the  Church,  or  to  administer  the  Sacraments,  in  a  tongue  not 
understood  by  the  People. 

XVI.  Of  the  Sacraments. 

G ACRAMENTS  ordained  of  Christ  are  not  only  badges  or 
tokens  of  Christian  men's  profession,  but  rather  they  are 
certain  Signs  of  Grace,  and  God's  good-will  toward  us,  by  the 
which  he  doth  work  invisibly  in  us,  and  doth  not  only  quicken, 
but  also  strengthen  and  confirm,  our  Faith  in  him. 


ABTICLES  OF  RELIGION.  259 

There  are  two  Sacraments  ordained  of  Christ  our  Lord  in  the 
Gospel ;  that  is  to  say,  Baptism  and  the  Supper  of  the  Lord. 

Those  five  commonly  called  Sacraments  that  is  to  say,  Con- 
firmation, Penance,  Orders,  Matrimony,  and  extreme  Unction, 
are  not  to  be  counted  for  sacraments  of  the  Gospel';  being 
such  as  have  partly  grown  out  of  the  corrupt  following  of  the 
Apostles,  and  partly  are  states  of  life  allowed  in  the  Scriptures, 
but  yet  have  not  the  like  nature  of  Baptism  and  the  Lord's 
Supper,  because  they  have  not  any  visible  Sign  or  Ceremony 
ordained  of  God. 

The  Sacraments  were  not  ordained  of  Christ  to  be  gazed 
upon,  or  to  be  carried  about;  but  that  we  should  duly  use 
them.  And  in  such  only  as  worthily  receive  the  same  they 
have  a  wholesome  effect  or  operation :  but  they  that  receive 
them  unworthily,  purchase  to  themselves  condemnation,  as 
St.  Paul  saith,  I  Cor.  II.  29. 

XVII.  Of  Baptism. 

DAPTISM  is  not  only  a  sign  of  profession  and  mark  of  dif- 
ference whereby  Christians  are  distinguished  from  others 
that  are  not  baptized ;  but  it  is  also  a  sign  of  Regeneration,  or 
the  new  birth.  The  Baptism  of  young  children  is  to  be  re- 
tained in  the  Church. 

XVIII.  Of  the  Lord's  Supper. 

*THE  Supper  of  the  Lord  is  not  only  a  sign  of  the  love  that 
Christians  ought  to  have  among  themselves  one  to  an- 
other, but  rather  is  a  Sacrament  of  our  redemption  by  Christ's 
death ;  insomuch  that,  to  such  as  rightly,  worthily,  and  with 
faith  receive  the  same,  the  Bread  which  we  break  is  a  partak- 
ing of  the  Body  of  Christ ;  and  likewise  the  Cup  of  Blessing  is 
a  partaking  of  the  Blood  of  Christ. 

Transubstantiation,  or  the  change  of  the  substance  of  bread 
and  wine  in  the  Supper  of  our  Lord,  cannot  be  proved  by  Holy 
Writ,  but  is  repugnant  to  the  plain  words  of  Scripture,  over- 
throweth  the  nature  of  a  Sacrament,  and  hath  given  occasion 
to  many  superstitions. 


260  ARTICLES  OF  RELIGION. 

The  Body  of  Christ  is  given,  taken,  and  eaten  in  the  Supper, 
only  after  a  heavenly  and  spiritual  manner.  And  the  means 
whereby  the  Body  of  Christ  is  received  and  eaten  in  the  Sup- 
per is  Faith. 

The  Sacrament  of  the  Lord's  Supper  was  not  by  Christ's 
ordinance  reserved,  carried  about,  lifted  up,  or  worshiped. 

XIX.  Of  both  Kinds. 

*THE  Cup  of  the  Lord  is  not  to  be  denied  to  the  Lay  People  ; 
for  both  the  parts  of  the  Lord's  Supper,  by  Christ's  or- 
dinance and  commandment,  ought  to  be  administered  to  all 
Christians  alike. 

XX.  Of  the  one  Oblation  of  Christ  finished  upon  the  Cross. 

"THE  offering  of  Christ,  once  made,  is  that  perfect  Redemp- 
tion, propitiation,  and  satisfaction  for  all  the  sins  of  the 
whole  world,  both  original  and  actual ;  and  there  is  none  other 
satisfaction  for  sin  but  that  alone.  Wherefore  the  sacrifice  of 
masses,  in  the  which  it  is  commonly  said  that  the  priest  doth 
offer  Christ  for  the  quick  and  the  dead,  to  have  remission  of 
pain  or  guilt,  is  a  blasphemous  fable  and  dangerous  deceit. 

XXI.  Of  the  Marriage  of  Ministers. 

'THE  Ministers  of  Christ  are  not  commanded  by  God's  law 
either  to  vow  the  estate  of  single  life,  or  to  abstain  from 
marriage :  therefore  it  is  lawful  for  them,  as  for  all  other 
Christians,  to  marry  at  their  own  discretion,  as  they  shall  judge 
the  same  to  serve  best  to  godliness. 

XXII.  Of  the  Rites  and  Ceremonies  of  Churches. 

TT  is  not  necessary  that  Rites  and  Ceremonies  should  in  all 
places  be  the  same,  or  exactly  alike ;  for  they  have  been 
always  different,  and  may  be  changed  according  to  the  diversity 
of  countries,  times,  and  men's  manners,  so  that  nothing  be  or- 
dained against  God's  word.  Whosoever,  through  his  private 
judgment,  willingly  and  purposely  doth  openly  break  the  Rites 
and  Ceremonies  of  the  Church  to  which  he  belongs,  which  are 


ABTICLES  OF  RELIGION.  261 

not  repugnant  to  the  Word  of  God,  and  are  ordained  and  ap- 
proved by  common  authority,  ought  to  be  rebuked  openly 
(that  others  may  fear  to  do  the  like),  as  one  that  offendeth 
against  the  common  order  of  the  Church,  and  woundeth  the 
consciences  of  weak  brethren. 

Every  particular  Church  may  ordain,  change,  or  abolish 
Rites  and  Ceremonies,  so  that  all  things  may  be  done  to  edifi- 
cation. 

XXIII.  Of  the  Rulers  of  the  United  States  of  America. 

"THE  President,  the  Congress,  the  General  Assemblies,  the 
Governors,  and  the  Councils  of  State,  as  the  Delegates  of 
the  People,  are  the  Rulers  of  the  United  States  of  America, 
according  to  the  division  of  power  made  to  them  by  the  Con- 
stitution of  the  United  States,  and  by  the  Constitutions  of  their 
respective  States.  And  the  said  States  are  a  sovereign  and 
independent  Nation,  and  ought  not  to  be  subject  to  any  foreign 
jurisdiction.* 

XXIV.  Of  Christian  Men's  Goods. 

"THE  Riches  and  Goods  of  Christians  are  not  common,  as 
touching  the  right,  title,  and  possession  of  the  same,  as 
some  do  falsely  boast.  Notwithstanding,  every  man  ought  of 
such  things  as  he  possesseth,  liberally  to  give  alms  to  the  poor, 
according  to  his  ability. 

XXV.  Of  a  Christian  Man's  Oath. 

A  S  we  confess  that  vain  and  rash  swearing  is  forbidden 
Christian  men  by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  and  James  his 
Apostle  ;  so  we  judge  that  the  Christian  Religion  doth  not  pro- 
hibit, but  that  a  man  may  swear  when  the  Magistrate  requireth, 
in  a  cause  of  faith  and  charity,  so  it  be  done  according  to  the 
Prophet's  teaching,  in  justice,  judgment,  and  truth. 

*  As  far  as  it  respects  civil  affairs,  we  believe  it  the  duty  of  Christians,  and  es- 
pecially of  all  Christian  Ministers,  to  be  subject  to  the  supreme  authority  of  the 
country  where  they  may  reside,  and  to  use  all  laudable  means  to  enjoin  obedi- 
ence to  the  Powers  that  be ;  and  therefore  it  is  expected  that  all  our  Preachers 
and  People,  who  may  be  under  the  British  or  any  other  Government,  will  behave 
themselves  as  peaceable  and  orderly  subjects. 


262  THE  GENEBAL  RULES. 


®l)e  ©eneral  Unles 

OF  THE  UNITED  SOCIETIES  OF  THE  METHODIST  EPISCOPAL 
CHURCH. 

CUCH  a  Society  is  no  other  than  "  a  company  of  men  having 
the  form  and  seeking  the  power  of  Godliness,  united  in 
order  to  pray  together,  to  receive  the  word  of  exhortation, 
and  to  watch  over  one  another  in  love,  that  they  may  help 
each  other  to  tuork  out  their  salvation." 

There  is  only  one  condition  previously  required  of  those  who 
desire  admission  into  these  Societies — "  a  desire  to  flee  from 
the  wrath  to  come,  and  to  be  saved  from  their  sins."  But 
wherever  this  is  really  fixed  in  the  soul,  it  will  be  shown  by  its 
fruits. 

TT  is  therefore  expected  of  all  who  continue  therein,  that  they 
.  shall  continue  to  evidence  their  desire  of  salvation, 

First :  By  doing  no  harm,  by  avoiding  evil  of  every  kind, 
especially  that  which  is  most  generally  practiced ;  such  as, 

The  taking  of  the  name  of  God  in  vain. 

The  profaning  the  day  of  the  Lord,  either  by  doing  ordinary 
work  therein  or  by  buying  or  selling. 

Drunkenness,  buying  or  selling  spirituous  liquors,  or  drink- 
ing them,  unless  in  cases  of  extreme  necessity. 

Slave-holding ;  buying  or  selling  slaves. 

Fighting,  quarreling,  brawling,  brother  going  to  law  with 
brother ;  returning  evil  for  evil,  or  railing  for  railing ;  the  using 
many  words  in  buying  or  selling. 

The  buying  or  selling  goods  that  have  not  paid  the  duty. 

The  giving  or  taking  things  on  usury,  that  is,  unlawful  in- 
terest. 

Uncharitable  or  unprofitable  conversation ;  particularly 
speaking  evil  of  Magistrates  or  Ministers. 

Doing  to  others  as  we  would  not  they  should  do  unto  us. 

Doing  what  we  know  is  not  for  the  glory  of  God ;  as, 


THE  GENERAL  RULES.  263 

The  putting  on  of  gold  and  costly  apparel. 

The  taking  such  diversions  as  cannot  be  used  in  the  name 
of  the  Lord  Jesus. 

The  singing  those  songs,  or  reading  those  books,  which  do 
not  tend  to  the  knowledge  or  love  of  God. 

Softness  and  needless  self-indulgence. 

Laying  up  treasure  upon  earth. 

Borrowing  without  a  probability  of  paying;  or  taking  up 
goods  without  a  probability  of  paying  for  them. 

TT  is  expected  of  all  who  continue  in  these  Societies  that 
they  shall  continue  to  evidence  their  desire  of  salvation, 

Second :  By  doing  good ;  by  being  in  every  kind  merciful 
after  their  power ;  as  they  have  opportunity,  doing  good  of 
every  possible  sort,  and,  as  far  as  possible,  to  all  men  : 

To  their  bodies  of  the  ability  which  God  giveth,  by  giving 
food  to  the  hungry,  by  clothing  the  naked,  by  visiting  or  help- 
ing them  that  are  sick  or  in  prison  : 

To  their  souls,  by  instructing,  reproving,  or  exhorting  all  we 
have  any  intercourse  with  ;  trampling  under  foot  that  enthu- 
siastic doctrine,  that  "  we  are  not  to  do  good  unless  our  hearts 
be  free  to  it" 

By  doing  good,  especially  to  them  that  are  of  the  house- 
hold of  faith  or  groaning  so  to  be  ;  employing  them  preferably 
to  others ;  buying  one  of  another ;  helping  each  other  in  bus- 
iness ;  and  so  much  the  more  because  the  world  will  love  its 
own  and  them  only. 

By  all  possible  diligence  and  frugality,  that  the  Gospel  be 
not  blamed. 

By  running  with  patience  the  race  which  is  set  before  them, 
denying  themselves,  and  taking  up  their  cross  daily ;  submit- 
ting to  bear  the  reproach  of  Christ,  to  be  as  the  filth  and  off- 
scouring  of  the  world  ;  and  looking  that  men  should  say  all 
manner  of  evil  of  \.\\cm  falsely,  for  the  Lord's  sake. 

TT  is  expected  of  all  who  desire  to  continue  in  these  Societies 
that  they  shall  continue  to  evidence  their  desire  of  sal- 
vation, 


264  THE   GENEKAL  RULES. 

Third  :  By  attending  upon  all  the  ordinances  of  God ;  such 
are, 

The  Public  Worship  of  God  ; 

The  ministry  of  the  Word,  either  read  or  expounded  ; 
The  Supper  of  the  Lord  ; 
Family  and  private  prayer  ; 
Searching  the  Scriptures ; 
Fasting  or  abstinence. 

"THESE  are  the  General  Rules  of  our  Societies ;  all  which 
we  are  taught  of  God  to  observe,  even  in  his  written  Word, 
which  is  the  only  rule,  and  the  sufficient  rule,  both  of  our  faith 
and  practice.  And  all  these  we  know  his  Spirit  writes  on 
truly  awakened  hearts.  If  there  be  any  among  us  who  observes 
them  not,  who  habitually  breaks  any  of  them,  let  it  be  known 
unto  them  who  watch  over  that  soul  as  they  who  must  give  an 
account.  We  will  admonish  him  of  the  error  of  his  ways. 
We  will  bear  with  him  for  a  season.  But  if  then  he  repent 
not,  he  hath  no  more  place  among  us.  We  have  delivered  our 
own  souls. 


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ADDENDA, 

INCLUDING    THE    APOSTLES'    AND    NICENE    CREEDS,     AND 

VALUABLE    PORTIONS  OF  THE  SUNDAY  SERVICE  OF 

1784,    AND    SEVERAL    OTHER    PRAYERS. 


fftfje  Apostles' 

T  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of  heaven 
and  earth  :  and  in  Jesus  Christ,  his  only  Son,  our  Lord  ; 
who  was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  born  of  the  Virgin 
Mary ;  suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  was  crucified,  dead,  and 
buried  ;  the  third  day  he  rose  from  the  dead  ;  he  ascended  into 
heaven,  and  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Al- 
mighty ;  from  thence  he  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the 
dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  the  holy  catholic  Church  ;  the 
communion  of  saints ;  the  forgiveness  of  sins  ;  the  resurrection 
of  the  body  ;  and  the  life  everlasting.  Amen. 

®h.e  JCicene  Creeb. 

T  BELIEVE  in  one  God  the  Father   Almighty,  Maker  of 

heaven  and  earth,  And  of  all  things  visible  and  invisible : 
And  in  one  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  only  begotten  Son  of 
God,  begotten  of  his  Father  before  all  worlds,  God  of  God, 
Light  of  Light,  very  God  of  very  God,  Begotten,  not  made, 
Being  of  one  substance  with  the  Father,  By  whom  all  things 
were  made ;  Who,  for  us  men,  and  for  our  salvation,  came 
down  from  heaven,  And  was  incarnate  by  the  Holy  Ghost  of 
the  Virgin  Mary,  And  was  made  man,  And  was  crucified  also 
for  us  under  Pontius  Pilate.  He  suffered,  and  was  buried  ;  And 
the  third  day  he  rose  again,  according  to  the  Scriptures  ;  And 


266  ADDENDA. 

ascended  into  heaven,  And  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  the 
Father.  And  he  shall  come  again  with  glory  to  judge  both 
the  quick  and  dead :  Whose  kingdom  shall  have  no  end. 

And  I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  The  Lord  and  Giver  of  Life, 
Who  proceedeth  from  the  Father  and  the  Son,  Who  with  the 
Father  and  the  Son  together  is  worshiped  and  glorified,  Who 
spake  by  the  Prophets.  And  I  believe  one  Catholic  and  Apos- 
tolic Church.  I  acknowledge  one  baptism  for  the  remission 
of  sins,  And  I  look  for  the  Resurrection  of  the  dead,  And  the 
life  of  the  world  to  come.  Amen. 

A  General  Confession. 

A  LMIGHTY  AND  MOST  MERCIFUL  FATHER,  We 
have  erred  and  strayed  from  thy  ways  like  lost  sheep. 
We  have  followed  too  much  the  devices  and  desires  of  our  own 
hearts.  We  have  offended  against  thy  holy  laws.  We  have 
left  undone  those  things  which  we  ought  to  have  done ;  And 
we  have  done  those  things  which  we  ought  not  to  have  done ; 
And  there  is  no  health  in  us.  But  thou,  O  Lord,  have  mercy 
upon  us,  miserable  offenders.  Spare  thou  them,  O  God,  which 
confess  their  faults.  Restore  thou  them  that  are  penitent ; 
According  to  thy  promises  declared  unto  mankind  in  Christ 
Jesus  our  Lord.  And  grant,  O  most  merciful  Father,  for  his 
sake,  That  we  may  hereafter  live  a  godly,  righteous,  and  sober 
life ;  To  the  glory  of  thy  holy  Name.  Amen. 

A  Prayer  for  all  Conditions  of  Men. 

C\  GOD,  the  Creator  and  Preserver  of  all  mankind,  we  hum- 
bly beseech  thee  for  all  sorts  and  conditions  of  men,  that 
thou  wouldest  be  pleased  to  make  thy  ways  known  unto  them, 
thy  saving  health  unto  all  nations.  More  especially  we  pray 
for  the  good  estate  of  the  Catholic  Church ;  that  it  may  be  so 
guided  and  governed  by  thy  good  Spirit,  that  all  who  profess 
and  call  themselves  Christians  may  be  led  into  the  way  of 
truth,  and  hold  the  faith  in  unity  of  spirit,  in  the  bond  of  peace, 
and  in  righteousness  of  life.  Finally,  we  commend  to  thy 


PBAYEBS  AND  COLLECTS. 


fatherly  goodness,  all  those  who  are  in  any  ways  afflicted  or 
distressed  in  mind,  body,  or  estate  ^especially  *Tkis  to  be 
those  for  whom  our  prayers  are  desired};  that  said  -when  any 
it  may  please  thee  to  comfort  and  relieve  them  If*  ^/  ^aL 
according  to  their  several  necessities  ;  giving  them  congregation. 
patience  under  their  sufferings,  and  a  happy  issue  out  of  all 
their  afflictions  :  And  this  we  beg  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake. 
Amen. 

A  General  Thanksgiving. 

A  LMIGHTY  GOD,  Father  of  all  mercies,  we,  thine  unworthy 
servants,  do  give  thee  most  humble  and  hearty  thanks  for  all 
tliy  goodness  and  loving-kindness  to  us,  and  to  all  men  ^par- 
ticularly to  those  who  desire  now  to  offer  up  their  ,  . 

praises  and  thanksgivings  for  thy  late  mercies  said  when  any 
vouchsafed  unto  them\    We  bless  thee  for  our  1**'**?  b"n 

prayed  for  ae- 

creation,  preservation,  and  all  the  blessings  of  this  sire  to  return 
life  ;  but  above  all,  for  thine  inestimable  love  in  *raise- 
the  redemption  of  the  world  by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  ;  for  the 
means  of  grace,  and  for  the  hope  of  glory.  And  we  beseech 
thee,  give  us  that  due  sense  of  all  thy  mercies,  that  our  hearts 
may  be  unfeignedly  thankful,  and  that  we  may  show  forth  thy 
praise,  not  only  with  our  lips,  but  in  our  lives,  by  giving  up 
ourselves  to  thy  service,  and  by  walking  before  thee  in  holiness 
and  righteousness  all  our  days  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord, 
to  whom,  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all  honor  and 
glory,  world  without  end.  Amen. 


A   PRAYER    FOR    THE 

State  of  Ch.rist'0  Ch.tnrcl) 

MILITANT   HERE  ON   EARTH. 

A  LMIGHTY  AND  EVERLIVING  GOD,  who,  by  thy  holy 

Apostle,  has  taught  us  to  make  prayers  and  supplications, 

and  to  give  thanks  for  all  men  ;  We  humbly  beseech  thee 

18—21 


268  ADDENDA. 

most  mercifully  [*/<?  accept  our  alms  and  oblations,  and]  to 
*//  there  be  receive  these  our  prayers,  which  we  offer  unto 
latins*  Tk°en  ^Y  Divine  Majesty;  beseeching  thee  to  inspire 
shall  the  words  continually  the  Universal  Church  with  the  spirit 
k°  accef  °ur  of  truth,  unity,  and  concord :  And  grant  that  all 

alms  and  obla-  ° 

tions,  and]  be  those  who  do  confess  thy  holy  Name  may 
left  unsaid.  agree  in  the  truth  of  thy  holy  Word,  and  live  in 
unity  and  godly  love.  We  beseech  thee  also  to  save  and  de- 
fend all  Christian  Kings,  Princes,  and  Governors ;  and  espe- 
cially thy  Servants,  the  Supreme  Rulers  of  these  United  States ; 
that  under  them  we  may  be  godly  and  quietly  governed  :  and 
grant  unto  all  that  are  put  in  authority  under  them  that  they 
may  truly  and  impartially  administer  justice,  to  the  punish- 
ment of  wickedness  and  vice,  and  to  the  maintenance  of  thy 
true  religion  and  virtue.  Give  grace,  O  heavenly  Father,  to  all 
[Bishops  and  other]  Ministers  of  thy  Gospel,  that  they  may 
both  by  their  life  and  doctrine  set  forth  thy  true  and  lively 
Word,  and  rightly  and  duly  administer  thy  holy  Sacraments. 
And  to  all  thy  people  give  thy  heavenly  grace ;  and  especially 
to  this  congregation  here  present ;  that  with  meek  heart  and 
due  reverence  they  may  hear  and  receive  thy  holy  Word,  truly 
serving  thee  in  holiness  and  righteousness  all  the  days  of  their 
life.  And  we  most  humbly  beseech  thee  of  thy  goodness,  O 
Lord,  to  comfort  and  succor  all  those  who  in  this  transitory 
life  are  in  trouble,  sorrow,  need,  sickness,  or  any  other  adver- 
sity. And  we  also  bless  thy  holy  Name  for  all  thy  servants 
departed  this  life  in  thy  faith  and  fear;  beseeching  thee  to  give 
us  grace  so  to  follow  their  good  examples,  that  with  them  we 
may  be  partakers  of  thy  heavenly  kingdom.  Grant  this,  O 
Father,  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake,  our  only  Mediator  and  Advo- 
cate. Amen. 

The  Collect  for  Supreme  Rulers. 

A  LMIGHTY  AND  EVERLASTING  GOD,  we  are  taught 
by  thy  Holy  Word  that  the  hearts  of  the  Princes  of  the 
earth  are  in  thy  rule  and  governance,  and  that  thou  dost  dis- 
pose and  turn  them  as  it  seemeth  best  to  thy  godly  wisdom  ; 
We  humbly  beseech  thee  so  to  dispose  and  govern  the  hearts 


PKAYERS  AND  COLLECTS.  269 

of  the  Supreme  Rulers  of  these  United  States,  [the  President 
and  all]  our  Governors,  that  in  all  their  thoughts,  words,  and 
works  they  may  ever  seek  thy  honor  and  glory,  and  study  to 
preserve  thy  people  committed  to  their  charge,  in  wealth, 
peace,  and  godliness.  Grant  this,  O  merciful  Father,  for  thy 
dear  Son's  sake,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

A  Prayer  for  Supreme  Riders. 

C\  LORD  our  heavenly  Father,  high  and  mighty,  King  of 
Kings,  Lord  of  Lords,  the  only  Ruler  of  Princes,  who 
dost  from  thy  throne  behold  all  the  dwellers  upon  earth  ;  Most 
heartily  we  beseech  thee,  with  thy  favor  to  behold  the  Su- 
preme Rulers  of  these  United  States,  and  so  replenish  them 
with  the  grace  of  thy  Holy  Spirit  that  they  may  alway  incline 
to  thy  will,  and  walk  in  thy  way ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  Amen. 

A   PRAYER   FOR 

&h.e  preaitent  of  tl]c  Bniteft  0tate0, 

AND   ALL   IN   CIVIL   AUTHORITY. 

A  LMIGHTY  GOD,  whose  kingdom  is  everlasting  and  power 
infinite ;  Have  mercy  upon  this  whole  land ;  and  so  rule 
the  hearts  of  thy  servants  THE  PRESIDENT  OF  THE  UNITED 
STATES,  the  Governor  of  this  State,  and  all  others  in  authority, 
that  they,  knowing  whose  ministers  they  are,  may  above  all 
things  seek  thine  honor  and  glory ;  and  that  we  and  all  the 
People,  duly  considering  whose  authority  they  bear,  may  faith- 
fully and  obediently  honor  them,  in  thee,  and  for  thee,  accord- 
ing to  thy  blessed  Word  and  ordinance  ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord,  who  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost  liveth  and 
reigneth,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

For  a  Blessing  on  the  Families  of  the  Land.  * 

A  LMIGHTY  GOD,  our  heavenly  Father,  who   settest  the 

solitary  in  families,  and  makest  thyself  households  like  a 

flock  of  sheep ;  We  commend  to  thy  continual  care  the  homes 

in  which  thy  people  dwell.     Put  far  from  them,  we  beseech 

*This   Prayer  and  several  following  are  taken   by  permission  from  certain 
Prayers  proposed  to  the  General  Convention  of  1886. 


270  ADDENDA. 

thee,  every  root  of  bitterness,  the  desire  of  vainglory,  and  the 
pride  of  life.  Fill  them  with  faith,  virtue,  knowledge,  temper- 
ance, patience,  godliness.  Knit  together  in  constant  affection 
those  who,  in  holy  wedlock,  have  been  made  one  flesh  ;  turn 
the  heart  of  the  fathers  to  the  children,  and  the  heart  of  the 
children  to  the  fathers ;  and  so  kindle  charity  among  us  all, 
that  we  be  evermore  kindly-affectioned  with  brotherly  love; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

For  the  Country. 

A  LMIGHTY  GOD,  who  in  the  former  time  didst  lead  our 
fathers  forth  into  a  wealthy  place ;  Give  thy  grace,  we 
humbly  beseech  thee,  to  us  their  children,  that  we  may  always 
approve  ourselves  a  people  mindful  of  thy  favor,  and  glad  to 
do  thy  will.  Bless  our  land  with  honorable  industry,  sound 
learning,  and  pure  manners.  Defend  our  liberties,  preserve  our 
unity.  Save  us  from  violence,  discord,  and  confusion,  from 
pride  and  arrogancy,  and  from  every  evil  way.  Fashion  into 
one  happy  people  the  multitudes  brought  hither  out  of  many 
kindreds  and  tongues.  Endue  with  the  spirit  of  wisdom  those 
whom  we  intrust  in  thy  Name  with  the  authority  of  govern- 
ance, to  the  end  that  there  be  peace  at  home,  and  that  we 
keep  a  place  among  the  nations  of  the  earth.  In  the  time  of 
prosperity,  fill  our  hearts  with  thankfulness ;  and  in  the  day 
of  trouble,  suffer  not  our  trust  in  thee  to  fail ;  all  which  we 
ask  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake.  Amen. 

For  the  Unity  of  God's  People. 

C\  GOD,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  our  only  Sav- 
iour,  the  Prince  of  Peace ;  Give  us  grace  seriously  to  lay 
to  heart  the  great  dangers  we  are  in  by  our  unhappy  divisions. 
Take  away  all  hatred  and  prejudice,  and  whatsoever  else  may 
hinder  us  from  godly  union  and  concord  ;  that,  as  there  is  but 
one  body,  and  one  spirit,  and  one  hope  of  our  calling,  one 
Lord,  one  Faith,  one  Baptism,  one  God  and  Father  of  us  all, 
so  we  may  all  be  all  of  one  heart,  and  of  one  soul,  united 
in  one  holy  bond  of  truth  and  peace,  of  faith  and  charity, 


PHAYEBS  AND  COLLECTS.  271 

and  may  with  one  mind  and  one  mouth  glorify  thee ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

For  all  Poor,  Homeless,  and  Neglected  Folk. 

C\  GOD,  Almighty  and  merciful,  who  healest  those  that  are 
broken  in  heart,  and  turnest  the  sadness  of  the  sorrowful 
to  joy ;  Let  thy  fatherly  goodness  be  upon  all  that  thou  hast 
made.  Especially  we  beseech  thee  to  remember  in  pity  such 
as  are  this  day  destitute,  homeless,  or  forgotten  of  their  fellow- 
men.  Bless  the  congregation  of  thy  poor.  Uplift  those  who 
are  cast  down,  mightily  befriend  innocent  sufferers,  and  sanc- 
tify to  them  the  endurance  of  their  wrongs.  Cheer  with  hope 
all  discouraged  and  unhappy  people,  and  by  thy  heavenly 
grace  preserve  from  falling  those  whose  penury  tempteth  them 
to  sin.  Though  they  be  troubled  on  every  side,  suffer  them 
not  to  be  distressed ;  though  they  be  perplexed,  save  them  from 
despair.  Grant  this,  O  Lord,  for  the  love  of  Him,  who  for  our 
sakes  became  poor,  thy  Son,  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 

For  Those  who  Live  in  Sin. 

LJAVE  mercy,  heavenly  Father,  on  all  who  are  hardened 
through  the  deceitfulness  of  sin  ;  vouchsafe  them  grace  to 
come  to  themselves,  the  will  and  the  power  to  return  to  thee, 
and  the  loving  welcome  of  thy  forgiveness;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

For  Those  who  Err  from  the  Faith. 

C\  FATHER  of  lights,  who  art  ever  pitiful  to  the  manifold 
wanderings  of  the  children  of  men,  and  who  hast  given 
us  thy  holy  Word  to  be  a  lantern  to  our  feet  amid  the  darkness 
of  this  world ;  Have  compassion  upon  all  who,  by  denying  the 
Gospel  of  thy  dear  Son,  have  been  led  far  off  from  peace. 
Open  their  hearts  to  the  truth,  help  them  to  cast  down  every 
proud  thought,  and  make  them  to  become  as  little  children 
that  they  may  be  wise;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour. 
Amen. 


272  ADDENDA. 

A  General  Intercession. 

C\  GOD,  at  whose  word  man  goeth  forth  unto  his  work  and 
to  his  labor  until  the  evening ;  Be  merciful  to  all  whose 
duties  are  difficult  or  burdensome,  and  comfort  them  concern- 
ing their  toil.  Shield  from  bodily  accident  and  harm  the  work- 
men at  their  work.  Protect  the  efforts  of  sober  and  industrious 
men,  and  suffer  not  the  hire  of  the  laborers  to  be  kept  back  by 
fraud.  Incline  the  hearts  of  employers  and  of  those  whom 
they  employ  to  mutual  forbearance,  fairness,  and  good-will. 
Give  the  spirit  of  governance  and  of  a  sound  mind  to  all  in 
places  of  authority.  Bless  the  schools  of  good  learning  with 
quietness,  and  grant  to  every  work  of  mercy  an  even  course. 
Care  for  all  aged  persons,  and  all  little  children,  the  sick  and 
the  afflicted,  and  those  who  travel  by  land  or  by  sea.  Remember 
all  who  by  reason  of  weakness  are  overtasked,  or  because  of 
poverty  are  forgotten.  Let  the  sorrowful  sighing  of  the  prisoner 
come  before  thee,  and  according  to  the  greatness  of  thy  power 
preserve  thou  those  that  are  appointed  to  die.  Give  ear  unto 
our  prayer,  O  merciful  and  gracious  Father,  for  the  love  of  thy 
dear  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 

For  the  Spirit  of  Prayer. 

C\  ALMIGHTY  GOD,  who  hast  bidden  us  seek  that  we 
may  find,  and  who  pourest  out  on  all  who  desire  it  the 
spirit  of  grace  and  of  supplication ;  Deliver  us,  when  we  draw 
nigh  to  thee,  from  coldness  of  heart,  and  wanderings  of  mind, 
that  with  steadfast  thoughts  and  kindled  affections  we  may 
worship  thee  in  spirit  and  in  truth ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  Amen, 

The  Comfortable   Words. 

Hear  what  comfortable  words  our  Saviour  Christ  saith  unto 
all  that  truly  turn  to  him  : 

/^»OME  unto  me,  all  ye  that  labor  and  are  heavy  laden,  and  I 
will  give  you  rest.     St.  Matt.  11.28. 

God  so  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave  his  only  begotten  Son, 
that  whosoever  believeth  in  him  should  not  perish,  but  have 
everlasting  life.  St.  John  3.  16. 


PBAYEKS  AND   COLLECTS.  273 

Hear  also  what  St.  Paul  saith  : 

This  is  a  faithful  saying,  and  worthy  of  all  acceptation,  That 
Christ  Jesus  came  into  the  world  to  save  sinners,  i  Tim. 
1.15. 

Hear  also  what  St.  John  saith : 

If  any  man  sin,  we  have  an  Advocate  with  the  Father,  Jesus 
Christ  the  righteous :  and  he  is  the  Propitiation  for  our  sins. 
I  St.  John  2.1,2. 

The  Sursum  Corda. 

I  IFT  up  your  hearts. 

Answer.  We  lift  them  up  unto  the  Lord. 
Minister.  Let  us  give  thanks  unto  our  Lord  God. 
Answer.  It  is  meet  and  right  so  to  do. 


The  Versicles,  Gloria  Patri,  and  Alleluia. 

r\  LORD,  open  thou  our  lips. 

Answer.     And  our  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  praise. 

Minister.     O  God,  make  speed  to  save  us ; 

Answer.    O  Lord,  make  haste  to  help  us. 

Minister.     Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to 
the  Holy  Ghost ; 

Answer.  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall 
be,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

Minister.  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Answer.  The  Lord's  Name  be  praised. 

The  Salutation  and  Suffrages. 

"THE  Lord  be  with  you  ; 

Answer.  And  with  thy  spirit. 
Minister.  Let  us  pray. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Answer.  Christ  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Minister.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 


274  ADDENDA. 

A  Morning  Collect  for  Peace. 

C\  GOD,  who  art  the  author  of  peace,  and  lover  of  concord, 
in  knowledge  of  whom  standeth  our  eternal  life,  whose 
service  is  perfect  freedom  ;  Defend  us,  thy  humble  servants,  in 
all  assaults  of  our  enemies ;  that  we,  surely  trusting  in  thy  de- 
fence, may  not  fear  the  power  of  any  adversaries,  through  the 
might  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

A  Morning  Collect  for  Grace. 

C\  LORD  our  heavenly  Father,  Almighty  and  everlasting 
God,  who  hast  safely  brought  us  to  the  beginning  of  this 
day;  Defend  us  in  the  same  with  thy  mighty  power;  and 
grant  that  this  day  we  fall  into  no  sin ;  neither  run  into  any 
kind  of  danger ;  but  that  all  our  doings  may  be  ordered  by 
thy  governance,  to  do  always  that  is  righteous  in  thy  sight ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

An  Evening  Collect  for  Peace. 

C\  GOD,  from  whom  all  holy  desires,  all  good  counsels,  and 
all  just  works  do  proceed ;  Give  unto  thy  servants  that 
peace  which  the  world  cannot  give ;  that  both  our  hearts  may  be 
set  to  obey  thy  commandments,  and  also  that  by  thee,  we, 
being  defended  from  the  fear  of  our  enemies,  may  pass  our 
time  in  rest  and  quietness  ;  through  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ 
our  Saviour.  Amen. 

An  Evening  Collect  for  Aid  Against  all  Perils. 

T  IGHTEN  our  darkness,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord ;  and  by 
thy  great  mercy  defend  us  from  all  perils  and  dangers  of 
this  night ;  for  the  love  of  thy  only  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ.    Amen. 

A  Prayer  from  the  Litany. 

C\  GOD,  merciful  Father,  who  despisest  not  the  sighing  of  a 

contrite  heart,  nor  the  desire  of  such  as  be  sorrowful ; 

Mercifully  assist  our  prayers,  which  we  make  before  thee,  in  all 

our  troubles  and  adversities  whensoever  they  oppress  us ;  and 


TE  DEUM  LAITDAMUS.  275 

graciously  hear  us,  that  those  evils,  which  the  craft  and  subtilty 
of  the  devil  or  man  worketh  against  us,  be  brought  to  nought, 
and  by  the  providence  of  thy  goodness  be  dispersed  ;  that  we 
thy  servants,  being  hurt  by  no  persecutions,  may  evermore 
give  thanks  unto  thee  in  thy  holy  Church  ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 


A  Prayer  for  God's  Guidance  and  Defence. 

A  SSIST  us  mercifully,  O  Lord,  in  these  our  supplications  and 
prayers,  and  dispose  the  way  of  thy  servants  toward  the 
attainment  of  everlasting  salvation ;  that,  among  all  the 
changes  and  chances  of  this  mortal  life,  they  may  ever  be  de- 
fended by  thy  most  gracious  and  ready  help  ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 


A  Prayer  of  St.  Chrysostom. 

ALMIGHTY  GOD,  who  hast  given  us  grace  at  this  time 
with  one  accord  to  make  our  common  supplications  unto 
thee,  and  dost  promise  that  when  two  or  three  are  gathered 
together  in  thy  Name  thou  wilt  grant  their  requests ;  Fulfill 
now,  O  Lord,  the  desires  and  petitions  of  thy  servants,  as  may 
be  most  expedient  for  them  ;  granting  us  in  this  world  knowl- 
edge of  thy  truth,  and  in  the  world  to  come  life  everlasting. 
A  men. 

<£e  Dtum  iaiutmnws. 

\A/E  praise  thee,  O  God;  we  acknowledge  thee  to  be  the 
Lord. 

All  the  earth  doth  worship  thee,  the  Father  everlasting. 

To  thee  all  Angels  cry  aloud;  the  Heavens,  and  all  the 
lowers  therein. 

To  thee  Cherubim  and  Seraphim  continually  do  cry, 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth; 

Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  the  Majesty  of  thy  Glory. 

The  glorious  company  of  the  Apostles  praise  thee. 


276  ADDENDA. 

The  goodly  fellowship  of  the  Prophets  praise  thee. 

The  noble  army  of  Martyrs  praise  thee. 

The  holy  Church  throughout  all  the  world  doth  acknowledge 
thee; 

The  Father,  of  an  infinite  Majesty ; 

Thine  adorable,  true,  and  only  Son  ; 

Also  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter. 

Thou  art  the  King  of  Glory,  O  Christ. 

Thou  art  the  everlasting  Son  of  the  Father. 

When  thou  tookest  upon  thee  to  deliver  man,  thou  didst 
humble  thyself  to  be  born  of  a  Virgin. 

When  thou  hadst  overcome  the  sharpness  of  death,  thou 
didst  open  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven  to  all  believers. 

Thou  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God,  in  the  glory  of  the 
Father. 

We  believe  that  thou  shall  come  to  be  our  Judge. 

We  therefore  pray  thee,  help  thy  servants,  whom  thou  hast 
redeemed  with  thy  precious  blood. 

Make  them  to  be  numbered  with  thy  Saints,  in  glory  ever- 
lasting. 

O  Lord,  save  thy  people,  and  bless  thine  heritage. 

Govern  them,  and  lift  them  up  forever. 

Day  by  day  we  magnify  thee ; 

And  we  worship  thy  Name  ever,  world  without  end. 

Vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  to  keep  us  this  day  without  sin. 

O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

O  Lord,  let  thy  mercy  be  upon  us,  as  our  trust  is  in  thee. 

O  Lord,  in  thee  have  I  trusted;  let  me  never  be  con- 
founded. 

Psalm  i  CKX 

r\  BE  joyful  in  the  LORD,  all  ye  lands :  serve  the  LORD 
with  gladness,  and  come  before  his  presence  with  a  song. 

Be  ye  sure  that  the  LORD  he  is  God ;  it  is  he  that  hath 
made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves;  we  are  his  people,  and  the 
sheep  of  his  pasture. 

O   go  your  way  into  his  gates  with  thanksgiving,  and  into 


CHANTS.  277 

his  courts  with  praise ;  be  thankful  unto  him,  and  speak  good 
of  his  Name. 

For  the  LORD  is  gracious,  his  mercy  is  everlasting;  and 
his  truth  endureth  from  generation  to  generation. 

f  LORY  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  etc. 

Psalm  98. 

f~\  SING  unto  the  LORD  a.new  song;  for  he  hath  done  mar- 
velous things. 

With  his  own  right  hand,  and  with  his  holy  arm,  hath  he 
gotten  himself  the  victory. 

The  LORD  declared  his  salvation ;  his  righteousness  hath  he 
openly  showed  in  the  sight  of  the  heathen. 

He  hath  remembered  his  mercy  and  truth  toward  the  house 
of  Israel ;  and  all  the  ends  of  the  world  have  seen  the  salva- 
tion of  our  God. 

Show  yourselves  joyful  unto  the  LORD,  all  ye  lands ;  sing, 
rejoice,  and  give  thanks. 

Let  the  sea  make  a  noise,  and  all  that  therein  is ;  the  round 
world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands,  and  let  the  hills  be  joyful  to- 
gether before  the  LORD  ;  for  he  cometh  to  judge  the  earth. 

With  righteousness  shall  he  judge  the  world ;  and  the  people 
with  equity. 


r^  LORY  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  etc. 


Psalm  67. 

^OD  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us;  and  show  us  the 
^"^     light  of  his  countenance,  and  be  merciful  unto  us. 

That  thy  way  may  be  known  upon  earth,  thy  saving  health 
among  all  nations. 


278  ADDENDA. 

Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God ;  yea,  let  all  the  people 
praise  thee. 

0  let  the  nations  rejoice  and  be  glad ;  for  thou  shall  judge 
the  folk  righteously,  and  govern  the  nations  upon  the  earth. 

Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God ;  yea,  let  all  the  people 
praise  thee. 

Then  shall  the  earth  bring  forth  her  increase ;  and  God,  even 
our  own  God,  shall  give  us  his  blessing. 

God  shall  bless  us ;  and  all  the  ends  of  the  world  shall  fear 
him. 


r^  LORY  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  etc. 


Benedictus.     St.  Luke  I.  68. 

DLESSED  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel,  for  he  hath  visited 
and  redeemed  his  people  ; 

And  hath  raised  up  a  mighty  salvation  for  us,  in  the  house 
of  his  servant  David  ; 

As  he  spake  by  the  mouth  of  his  holy  Prophets,  which  have 
been  since  the  world  began ; 

That  we  should  be  saved  from  our  enemies,  and  from  the 
hand  of  all  that  hate  us. 

To  perform  the  mercy  promised  to  our  forefathers,  and  to 
remember  his  holy  Covenant ; 

To  perform  the  oath  which  he  sware  to  our  forefather  Abra- 
ham, that  he  would  give  us ; 

That  we,  being  delivered  out  of  the  hand  of  our  enemies, 
might  serve  him  without  fear ; 

In  holiness  and  righteousness  before  him,  all  the  days  of 
our  life. 

And  thou,  child,  shall  be  called  the  Prophet  of  the  Highest ; 
for  thou  shalt  go  before  the  face  of  the  Lord  to  prepare  his 
ways ; 

To  give  knowledge  of  salvation  unto  his  people,  for  the  re- 
mission of  their  sins. 


AND  MAGNIFICAT.  279 


Through  the  tender  mercy  of  our  God  ;  whereby  the  day- 
spring  from  on  high  hath  visited  us, 

To  give  light  to  them  that  sit  in  darkness,  and  in  the  shadow 
of  death,  and  to  guide  our  feet  into  the  way  of  peace. 

f~*  LORY  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  etc. 

Magnificat.    St.  Luke  I.  46. 

JWI  Y  soul  doth  magnify  the  Lord,  and  my  spirit  hath  rejoiced 
in  God  my  Saviour. 

For  he  hath  regarded  the  lowliness  of  his  hand-maiden. 

For  behold,  from  henceforth  all  generations  shall  call  me 
blessed. 

For  he  that  is  mighty  hath  magnified  me,  and  holy  is  his 
Name. 

And  his  mercy  is  on  them  that  fear  him  throughout  all 
generations. 

He  hath  showed  strength  with  his  arm  ;  he  hath  scattered 
the  proud  in  the  imagination  of  their  hearts. 

He  hath  put  down  the  mighty  from  their  seat,  and  hath  ex- 
alted the  humble  and  meek. 

He  hath  filled  the  hungry  with  good  things  ;  and  the  rich  he 
hath  sent  empty  away. 

He  remembering  his  mercy  hath  holpen  his  servant  Israel  ; 
as  he  promised  to  our  forefathers,  Abraham  and  his  seed  for- 
ever. 

C*  LORY  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  etc. 

Appropriate  Offertory  Sentences. 

C  PEAK  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  that  they  bring  me  an  of- 
fering; of  every   man  that  giveth  it  willingly  with   his 
heart  ye  shall  take  my  offering.     Exod,  25.  2. 

Ye  shall  not  appear  before  the  LORD  empty  ;   every  man 


280  ADDENDA. 

shall  give  as  he  is  able,  according  to  the  blessing  of  the  LORD 
thy  God  which  he  hath  given  thee.  Deut.  16.  16,  17. 

Thine,  O  LORD,  is  the  greatness,  and  the  power,  and  the 
glory,  and  the  victory,  and  the  majesty :  for  all  that  is  in  the 
heaven  and  in  the  earth  is  thine;  thine  is  the  kingdom,  O 
LORD,  and  thou  art  exalted  as  head  above  all.  I  Chron,  29.  n. 

All  things  come  of  thee,  O  LORD,  and  of  thine  own  have  we 
given  thee.  I  Chron.  29. 14. 

OUTLINE  OF  MR.  WESLEY'S  ORDER  FOR 

JHorning  Jprager, 

1784. 

1.  Scripture  Sentence. 

2.  Invitation  to  Prayer. 

3.  General  Confession.    All  kneeling, 

4.  Prayer  for  Absolution. 

5.  The   Lord's    Prayer,   and  Versicles :    "  O   Lord,   open 

thou,"  etc. 

6.  Gloria  Patri,  and  Alleluia  :  "  Praise  ye,"  etc. 

7.  *The  Psalm  for  the  Day,  and  the  Gloria  Patri. 

8.  The  First  Lesson.     Old  Testament. 

9.  Te  Deum 

10.  The  Second  Lesson.     New  Testament. 

11.  The  Hundredth  Psalm,  and  the  Gloria  Patri. 

12.  *  The  Apostle's  Creed.    Standing. 

13.  The  Salutation  :  "  The  Lord  be  with  you,"  etc.;  and  Suf- 

frages :  "  Lord,  have  mercy,"  etc. 

14.  Three  Collects :   Of  the  Day ;  for  Peace ;  and  for  Grace  to 

Live  Well. 

1 5.  Prayers  for  Supreme  Rulers  and  for  all  Conditions  of  Men. 

1 6.  A  General  Thanksgiving. 

17.  Prayer  of  St.  Chrysostom. 

1 8.  Benediction  :   "  The  Grace  of  our  Lord."     2  Cor.  13.  14. 

*  It  will  be  noted  that  the  Responsive  Selection  precedes  the  Stated  Scripture 
Lessons  ;  and  the  Creed  follows,  after  these  have  furnished  the  basis  of  the  faith. 


ORDER  OP   SERVICE,  1784.  281 


THE  ORDER  AT 


1784. 

1.  Scripture  Sentence. 

2.  Invitation  to  Prayer. 

3.  General  Confession. 

4.  Prayer  for  Absolution. 

5.  The  Lord's  Prayer,  and  Versicles. 

6.  Gloria  Patri,  and  Alleluia. 

7.  The  Psalms  for  the  Day,  and  the  Gloria  Patri. 

8.  The  First  Lesson.    Old  Testament. 

9.  g8th  Psalm,  and  the  Gloria  Patri. 

10.  The  Second  Lesson.     New  Testament. 

11.  The  Apostles'  Creed. 

12.  Salutation,  and  Suffrages. 

13.  Three  Collects:   Of  the  Day;   for  Peace;  and  for  Aid 

Against  Perils. 

14.  Prayers  for  Supreme  Rulers  and  [unless  used  at  Morn- 

ing Prayer  already]  for  all  Conditions  of  Men,  and 
General  Thanksgiving. 

15.  Prayer  of  St.  Chrysostom. 

1  6.  Benediction:  "The  Grace  of  our  Lord."    2  Cor.  13.  14. 

THE  ORDER   FOR 

(£h,e    QTommnnion, 
1784. 

1.  The  Lord's  Prayer. 

2.  Collect  :  "  Almighty  God,  unto  whom,"  etc. 

3.  Ten  Commandments  and  Responses.    The  Congregation 

kneeling. 

4.  Collect  for  Supreme  Rulers. 

5.  Collect  of  the  Day. 

6.  The  Epistle. 

7.  The  Gospel.     People  standing. 

8.  The  Sermon. 


282  ADDENDA. 

9.  Offertory  Sentence :  Alms  collected  and  brought  to  the 
Minister  to  place  on  the  table. 

10.  Prayer  for  Christ's  Church  Militant. 

11.  Invitation. 

12.  General  Confession. 

13.  Prayer  for  Absolution. 

14.  The  Comfortable  Words. 

15.  Sursum  Corcla:  "Lift  up  your  hearts,"  etc. 

16.  Prefaces,  and  "  Therefore  with  Angels." 

17.  Prayer  of  Humble  Access:  "We  do  not  presume,"  etc.   . 

1 8.  Prayer  of  Consecration. 

19.  The  Communion. 

20.  The  Lord's  Prayer. 

21.  Prayer  of  Oblation  :  "  O  Lord  and  heavenly  Father,"  etc. 

22.  Gloria  in  Excelsis. 

23.  Benediction  :  "  May  the  peace  of  God." 


PBOPEB  LESSONS  ON 

SUNDAYS. 

283 

WESLEY'S  TABLE  OF 
PROPER    LESSONS    ON    SUNDAYS. 

TO     BE     READ    AT    MORNING    AND    EVENING    PRAYER 
THROUGHOUT  THE  YEAR. 

SUNDAYS.               |               MORNING. 

|                EVENING. 

In  Advent. 

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25 
30 

37 
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55 
57 
59 

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39 
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12 

6 

16 
24 
4 
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284          PROPER  LESSONS  ON 

SUUDAYS. 

SUNDAYS.                 |                MORNING. 

|                EVENING. 

Trinity  Sunday. 

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23 
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3 
13 
17 
19 
24 
17 
19 
22 

9 
18 

23 
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be  a  Chapter  out  of   the   Epistles,  in  regular  Rotation  ;  excepting  where  it  is 
otherwise  provided. 

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